Options Trader
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$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Options Trader

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Next Step Systems, is seeking a talented and self-motivated Options Trader to join their highly skilled options trading team. This is a 100% remote position.

The Options Trader will work on maintaining and extending the firm’s options volatility modeling and developing profitable trading strategies. The role requires quantitative research, alpha signal integration, and the development of an automated trading platform.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical areas such as electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
  • 4+ years of working experience in options trading.
  • Highly proficient in Python with solid working knowledge of C++.
  • Strong familiarity with options, derivatives, and market microstructure.
  • Proven track record in developing options trading strategies and quantitative research.
  • Experience with options volatility modeling and automated trading platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently under pressure.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Key skills/competency

  • Options Trading
  • Derivatives
  • Python
  • C++
  • Quantitative Research
  • Volatility Modeling
  • Alpha Signal
  • Automated Trading
  • Market Microstructure
  • Strategy Development
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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Next Step Systems: Understand their trading strategies and values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight options trading and technical skills.
  • Emphasize quantitative experience: Detail your Python and C++ projects.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on volatility modeling and market microstructure.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review volatility modeling techniques.
Practice Python coding for trading algorithms.
Study market microstructure fundamentals.
Revise C++ applications in trading systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you owned a trading error.
Explain pressure handling during fast markets.
Detail independent decision-making in trading.
Share teamwork experiences in challenging scenarios.

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