Quantitative Researcher (Crypto Options)

Job description

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 t...