Systematic Index Options Trader
Core
Low-latency execution of index options strategies, improving electronic trading systems, and analyzing market microstructure to drive revenue.
Role type
Senior IC systematic index options trader (low-latency execution)
Builds
Proprietary low-latency execution systems and strategies for index options
Domain
Financial markets, index options, low-latency trading infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
low-latency index options execution, exchange microstructure knowledge, Python for large dataset analysis, backtesting, trade behavior analysis
Preferred skills
quantitative degree (math, CS, statistics), strong academic results
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Drive revenue by building and improving electronic execution systems; Analyze options pricing, trades data, and exchange feeds; Identify system anomalies and quantify trading opportunities; Use backtesting to predict execution system changes; Collaborate with researchers and developers to implement strategies; Own specific strategy areas (e.g., specific exchanges) and create multi-month improvement plans