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Quantitative Researcher - SVT

Optiver
🇺🇸ChicagoMediorFull-time$200kPosted March 16, 2026

About the Role

As a Quantitative Researcher on the Systematic Volatility Trading team, you will develop and refine alpha-driven strategies for fully automated options trading. Your key responsibilities include researching and implementing novel signals, models, and execution techniques to optimize trading performance, while playing a key role in shaping the future of a world-class systematic vol trading effort in its early stages.

Requirements

  • 4-5+ years of quantitative research experience, focused on alpha generation in equity or index options
  • BS, MS, and/or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
  • Strong individual contributor who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
  • Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, C++, or similar)
  • Ability to think differently, challenge assumptions, and identify unique trading opportunities
  • Excited to be an early-stage team member, helping to build and scale a world-class systematic vol trading effort

What You'll Get

  • $200k base salary
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • A highly competitive compensation package
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more