Job description

Optiver is growing our Systematic Volatility Trading team and looking for an exceptional Quantitative Researcher to join us in the early stages. This is a rare opportunity to help define the direction of a fully automated options trading strategy, leveraging cutting-edge research to drive performance and profitability. What you’ll do As a Quantitative Researcher on our Systematic Volatility Trading team, your key responsibilities include: Develop and refine alpha-driven strategies for fully automated options trading Research and implement novel signals, models, and execution techniques to optimize trading performance Play a key role in shaping the future of the team What you’ll get The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries A highly competitive compensation package Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure 401(k) match up to 50% Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more Who you are 4-5+ years of quantitative research experience, focused on alpha generation in equity or index options BS, MS, and/or PhD in a quantitative or technical field Strong individual contributor who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment. Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, C++, or similar) Ability to think differently, challenge assumptions, and identify unique trading opportunities Excited to be an early-stage team member, helping to build and scale a world-class systematic vol trading effort Who we are At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe. Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Below is the expected base salary for this position. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range $200,000 — $200,000 USD Below is the expected base salary for this position. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range $200,000 — $200,000 USD

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What you’ll do
As a Quantitative Researcher on our Systematic Volatility Trading team, your key responsibilities include:
Develop and refine alpha-driven strategies for fully automated options trading
Research and implement novel signals, models, and execution techniques to optimize trading performance
Play a key role in shaping the future of the team
What you’ll get
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
A highly competitive compensation package
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
4-5+ years of quantitative research experience, focused on alpha generation in equity or index options
BS, MS, and/or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
Strong individual contributor who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, C++, or similar)
Ability to think differently, challenge assumptions, and identify unique trading opportunities
Excited to be an early-stage team member, helping to build and scale a world-class systematic vol trading effort

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Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure

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Dental

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401(K)