Options Market Maker

MavenChicago, IL

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

WHAT WE DO: We deploy Market Making strategies on listed Options and Futures on multiple exchanges globally and are consistently ranked within the top three liquidity providers on the exchanges and markets we are mature in. We utilize our in-house ultra-low latency and high performant trading platforms to provide best in class pricing and liquidity to markets. Our philosophy is to bring together trading acumen, cutting edge technology and a scientific method to achieve sustainable success in the marketplace. We empower our team members and maximise their ability to succeed by offering an environment that is open, collaborative and supportive.

THE ROLE: We are looking for ambitious and proactive Options Market Makers with a proven profit / risk management history to be a part of our expanding trading desk. The eligible candidate must be willing to trade a variety of instruments to help expand the expansion of your US office in Chicago.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day responsibility of the options book
Rigorous risk management and perfect compliance with regulatory rules
Improving strategies through analysis, prototyping and collaboration with developers
Proactive behavior in helping other books achieve their goals through observation and analysis of trading behavior
Designing and implementing new trading strategies
Openness to trading new products and willingness to set them up
To comply with all applicable Compliance policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

Prior options trading experience
Successful track record of proven P&L and market share
Good understanding of trading systems
Outstanding numerical and analytical skills
Familiarity with automated options trading strategies and an interest in their development
Proactive interest in improving existing trading strategies and identifying new opportunities
Ability to take a high level of responsibility in an expanding, highly successful firm
Excellent attention to detail
Fast problem solving skills
Embodiment of Maven’s core values: Integrity and fairness, market leading, creativity, individual and collective success, discipline and accountability
Programming skills (desirable)

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