About the position
Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks an experienced Index Options Trader.
Responsibilities
• Managing a portfolio of listed options products
• Collaborating with other traders and quantitative researchers to optimize existing strategies
• Working with developers to improve systems, latency, and execution
• Identifying and monetizing new trading opportunities
• Mentoring junior traders and/or quantitative researchers
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience on a high volume share index options market-making desk
• Expertise in capturing opportunities from both short-term and long-term dislocations in volatility pricing
• Deep understanding of the risks involved in managing a large index options portfolio
• Experience in operating, optimizing, and iteratively improving distributed automated trading systems
• Knowledge of various exchange protocols to achieve best execution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Passion and drive to take a leading role in a growing options business
• Relevant programming experience, preferably in Python and/or C++
• Excellent attention to detail
Benefits
• 5 weeks of paid vacation plus paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program
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