Job Description
Systematic Options Trader
CW Talent Solutions is proud to partner with a leading global trading firm in the search for exceptional talent to join its growing Systematic Options Trading Team in Miami. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-caliber team focused on designing, developing, and optimizing fully automated trading strategies across global options markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement systematic trading strategies across index options and related derivatives
- Develop and refine predictive models using statistical and machine learning methods
- Analyze large volumes of market, order book, and proprietary data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities
- Optimize execution logic and order placement to enhance trading performance
- Partner with developers to ensure robust implementation of trading infrastructure and research tools
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of experience in systematic trading or quantitative research, ideally with a focus on index or options markets
- Strong programming proficiency (Python, C++, or similar)
- Deep understanding of financial markets, options pricing, and microstructure
- Proven ability to extract and test trading signals from complex datasets
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Math, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in fast-paced, research-driven environments
What’s in It for You?
- Work in a high-impact role on a globally recognized trading platform
- Access to cutting-edge infrastructure, rich datasets, and world-class resources
- Highly competitive compensation with performance-based upside
- Be part of a collaborative, intellectually rigorous team solving some of the most complex problems in markets
Contact Seán Sweeney or Gavin Mulhern:
📞 0044 3300 522 127
📧 sean@cwtalentsolutions.com
📧 gavin.mulhern@cwtalentsolutions.com