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Quantitative Trader/Researcher – Systematic Options Trading

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

About the Role

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team and seeking exceptional Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive its next phase of growth. You'll join a team at the forefront of designing and optimizing automated systems that work autonomously or alongside operational options traders.

  • Design, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions, order placement, and execution to maximize trading performance
  • Utilize modelling, machine learning, and other techniques to gather insights from data

Requirements

  • 3+ years of index options experience focused on systematic trading
  • BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a track record of applying them to trading problems
  • Proficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar)
  • Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and partnering closely with development
  • A self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impact

What You'll Get

  • $200k base salary
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • 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