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Options Quantitative Researcher

Optiver
🇨🇳ShanghaiFull-timePosted July 2, 2025

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced quantitative researcher to join our options trading team. You will formulate and improve data-driven forecasts utilizing our vast arrays of in-house and external data, working closely with traders who will directly use your results to inform their trading decisions.

  • Work on complex mathematical and statistical problems related to volatility forecasts and optimization
  • Collaborate closely with other researchers both locally and regionally
  • Apply your expertise to production environments and solve complex problems independently

Requirements

  • Solid skills in working with big data and pipeline design; strive to understand the business problem and apply the work to production
  • Proficient and passionate about all things mathematics related, and comfortable with coding
  • Ability to solve complex problems independently and able to utilise the resources available around
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and lead complex discussions
  • Communicate effectively and not afraid to challenge the status quo
  • Past experience on either options data driven research or systematic trading in delta one space is preferred

What You'll Get

  • The chance to work alongside best-in-class professionals
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Office breakfast, lunch, snacks etc.
  • Sponsored gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks