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IMC B.V.

Senior Index Volatility Trader

IMC B.V., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview The Index Options Team is seeking a Senior Index Volatility Trader to contribute to volatility valuation, detailed execution, and fast-growing technology. This individual will contribute to pricing volatility and taking market risks, with the aim of growing into a leading volatility trading desk in the marketplace.

Your Core Responsibilities

Maximize revenue by identifying and monetizing short and long-term mispricing, as well as managing the resulting positions

Take on responsibility and ownership of your executions to drive the Index Options strategy forward

Collaborate with the team to develop a deep level of expertise and innovation in the Index Options space

Your Skills and Experience

2+ years of experience as an Index Volatility Trader

Demonstrated success managing positions and risk for a large Index Options Desk

Experience with programming, preferably in Python

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment with an entrepreneurial mindset

Deep understanding of analytics and the fundamental drivers of volatility dynamics

BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or STEM is required

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Salary Range: $175,000 — $250,000 USD

About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

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