Quantitative Researcher (Crypto Options)

 Your core responsibilities:

• Maximize PNL through trading crypto options by adapting existing strategies or developing new strategies and algorithms, with full PNL responsibility for the book.
• Identify and capitalize on mispricings in the crypto volatility space and manage option positions.
• Work closely with research and quant teams to analyze trading performance and continuously optimize strategies.
• Take ownership early on, driving forward initiatives and strategies to enhance the trading desk’s competitive edge.

Your skills and experience:

• 2+ years of options trading experience, ideally with exposure to crypto markets.
• Strong academic background, preferably in mathematics, science, financial engineering, or computer science.
• Programming experience, particularly in Python, with the ability to work with data-driven models and algorithmic trading systems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite, competitive nature, and the ability to make fast, data-driven decisions.
• A passion for identifying market opportunities and acting decisively.
• Strong knowledge of options pricing, volatility dynamics and trading mechanics, preferably with an understanding of the unique aspects of crypto options.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment and collaborate effectively within a team of specialists.