🇳🇱 Netherlands · 10h ago
Options Trader / Researcher (Quant)
AAA Global
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Options Trader / Researcher (Quant)Location: Amsterdam, NetherlandsExperience: 3+ yearsVisa sponsorship: AvailableAbout the FirmOur client is a quantitative trading firm, founded in 2020, that has scaled to 120+ people across 7 offices globally. The firm is built on systematic, research-driven trading and on the belief that the best ideas come from open, collaborative teams rather than siloed individuals. It is still early in its growth story, so people who join have real scope to shape strategy, expand into new areas and leave a visible mark on the business.The RoleThe firm is hiring a Options Trader / Researcher (Quant) to join its mid-frequency desk in Amsterdam, focused on options market making across the Indian exchanges (NSE, BSE and MCX). This is a genuinely hybrid role. You will research and build alpha signals and pricing models, and you will also take ownership of risk and trading decisions in live markets. Your work will not be handed off to someone else to run; you will see it through from hypothesis to P&L.The primary focus is systematic intraday trading, with room for semi-systematic approaches where human judgement adds value, such as during unusual market conditions, around events or when managing risk through volatile sessions.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch, develop and refine intraday options market-making strategies across index, equity and commodity derivatives on NSE, BSE and MCXBuild and improve models for volatility surface construction, skew and term-structure dynamics, fair-value estimation and short-horizon alpha signalsOwn the full strategy lifecycle: idea generation, data analysis, backtesting and simulation, deployment, live monitoring and iterationActively manage risk in real time, including delta, gamma, vega and inventory exposure, hedging decisions and behaviour around expiries and event daysTake responsibility for live trading performance, using both systematic frameworks and discretionary judgement where appropriateAnalyze trading performance, execution quality and market microstructure to find edge and cut slippage and adverse selectionWork closely with other researchers, traders and technologists to improve shared infrastructure, tooling and research methodologyContribute new ideas and challenge existing assumptions, including exploring adjacent products, markets and strategies as the firm expandsRequirements3+ years of experience in quantitative research and/or trading at a proprietary trading firm, market maker, hedge fund or similar environmentHands-on experience with options, ideally in market making or volatility trading, and a strong grasp of pricing theory, the Greeks and volatility dynamicsStrong quantitative and statistical foundations, with a degree in a numerate discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or similar)Proficiency in Python (or a comparable language) for research, data analysis and strategy developmentComfort making decisions under uncertainty and taking ownership of risk in fast-moving marketsA rigorous, evidence-driven approach to research, with sound judgement about what is signal and what is noiseExcellent communication skills and a genuine preference for collaborative workAdvantageous (Not Essential)Familiarity with Indian derivatives markets, their structure, participants and market conventionsExperience across both systematic and semi-systematic trading stylesExperience with C++ or other performance-oriented languagesExposure to intraday or mid-frequency strategy development at scaleWhat Makes Someone a Great FitValue collaboration and see sharing knowledge and ideas as a strength, not a riskAre open-minded, curious and quick to welcome new perspectives, including those that challenge their ownAre energized by an expanding remit and keen to grow into new products, markets and responsibilitiesTake ownership and combine intellectual rigour with humility and a team-first mindsetWhat's on OfferA high-impact seat with real autonomy and ownership across both research and tradingA collaborative, idea-driven culture within a young, rapidly growing global firmA highly competitive compensation package, with genuine flexibility for the right candidate and a willingness to meet strong expectationsVisa sponsorship for candidates relocating to the NetherlandsThe chance to help shape the direction of a growing franchise rather than slotting into a fixed structurePlease get in touch by applying to this job advert with a copy of your latest CV and we can set up a confidential discussion.Sourced from LinkedIn. Relocantly aggregates public job postings; apply on the original site.