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US Equity Index Options Trader

DRW · chicago

Posted about 3 months ago · $250,000 to $300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
102 days
DRW 's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
34% of DRW 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DRW
high
163 stale, 0 reposted of 163 open
Hiring momentum
18 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DRW 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DRW .

About this role

As a US Equity Index Options Trader at DRW, you will actively trade US index and equity options while managing positions and risk. Your role involves analyzing market flows and volatility, refining trading strategies, conducting post-trade analysis, and collaborating with risk management and development teams to enhance trading performance and stability.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DRW as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven experience as an Index Options Trader with exposure to US markets or similar equity derivatives
  • Strong track record of trading performance and disciplined risk management
  • Deep understanding of options theory, volatility, and market microstructure
  • Ability to trade both systematic and discretionary when required
  • Calm under pressure with the ability to quickly diagnose and act on trading problems
  • Strong analytics, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvements

What you get

  • Annual base salary range of $250,000 to $300,000
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k with discretionary employer match
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance

Worth weighing

  • High-pressure trading environment
  • Focus on both systematic and discretionary trading may require adaptability

Summarised from DRW 's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by DRW on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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