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Join a senior team establishing a systematic options trading capability, developing strategies across equities with planned expansion into FX and commodities. The role focuses on alpha research, quantitative idea generation, extensive back-testing, and systematic execution with medium holding periods. This is an early-stage platform role with scope to shape strategy and implementation for the fund.
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Options Strategist
A senior team is looking for an Options Strategist to join their mission of establishing a comprehensive options trading capability. This team focuses on systematic options trading within the group and aims to implement strategies across a wide array of asset classes, including equities, FX, and commodities. The strategist will be instrumental in developing options trading strategies that align with the fund portfolio. This is a pivotal moment to join, with the team and platform in the early stages, offering an opportunity to influence the future direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify trading opportunities by analyzing market trends
- Engage in alpha research and strategy development, including idea generation and quantitative analysis
- Conduct extensive back-testing and performance evaluation
- Execute systematic trading with medium holding periods
- Initially concentrate on equities, with plans to expand into FX and commodities
Essential Qualifications:
- Proven experience in executing systematic options trading strategies
- Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative field such as Computer/Data Science, Physics, Statistics, Applied Math, or Finance
- Over 5 years of experience in financial markets
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
- Entrepreneurial mindset and approach
