US Equity Index Options Trader
DRWAbout the Role
Join DRW's US Options Trading team as an Index Options Trader. You will actively trade US index and equity options, managing positions and risk while analyzing market flows, volatility, and microstructure to identify trading opportunities. Your responsibilities include refining pricing, execution, and risk management approaches, conducting post-trade analysis to optimize strategies, and contributing to the development of tools and processes that enhance trading stability. You will partner closely with risk management, researchers, and developers during live trading and high-pressure situations.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Index Options Trader, with exposure to US markets or similar equity derivatives
- Strong track record of trading performance and disciplined risk management
- Deep understanding of options theory, volatility, and market microstructure
- Comfortable trading both systematic and discretionary when required
- Calm under pressure, with the ability to quickly diagnose and act on trading problems
- Strong analytics, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvements
- Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Passionate about markets, with a continuous drive to learn and improve
What You'll Get
- $250k–$300k base salary
- Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- Short and long-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts