Index Options Trader

Job description

IMC is a global market maker, using advanced technology and sophisticated strategies to trade across major financial markets. With offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Sydney, we combine deep market expertise with cutting-edge systems to provide liquidity around the clock. As we expand our presence in the index options space, we are looking for an experienced and highly driven Index Options Trader with a deep understanding of volatility and risk, and a strong appetite for taking directional positions. This is a high-impact role for someone eager to deploy capital with conviction, influence strategy, and help shape one of the most dynamic areas of our trading business. Your Core Responsibilities: - Take ownership of a major index options trading book across APAC markets, with a focus on opportunistic, high-risk/high-reward strategies. - Deploy directional and volatility-based trades with strong conviction, backed by market intuition, quantitative signals, and rigorous scenario analysis. - Actively manage risk and exposure in real time, leveraging your deep knowledge of index behaviour, macro events, and volatility dynamics. - Collaborate with quant researchers, developers, and executi...