Derivatives Trader

Derivatives Trader £100,000 – 120,000 GBP Performance Related Bonuses Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London – United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client, a leading quant hedge fund, is seeking a highly motivated Derivatives Trader to join their trading team. This is an opportunity for an individual with prior derivatives trading experience to take on a role with direct PnL responsibility and the chance to manage risk in their own book. Please note: While this role is posted for London, my client is also hiring for the same position in New York. Key Responsibilities: Trade discretionary strategies across derivatives markets, with a focus on volatility and macroeconomic events. Manage risk and generate PnL within your own trading book. Conduct research, analysis and strategy development across multiple asset classes, including equities, FX, rates, commodities, and credit. Collaborate closely with other traders and researchers to share insights and develop cross-asset strategies. Build and enhance trading tools, models and analytics in Python to support decision-making and execution. Candidate Profile: Experience : Up to 3 years of relevant trading experience in derivatives (options market making firm, hedge fund, or front-office investment bank role). Derivatives Knowledge : Strong understanding of options and volatility products; experience trading around macroeconomic events is highly desirable. Technical Skills : Proficiency in Python for research, data analysis, and tool development. Collaboration : Team-oriented with a willingness to contribute ideas and learn from experienced colleagues across markets. What My Client Offers: The opportunity to run your own book with meaningful risk limits and PnL responsibility. Exposure to a wide range of asset classes and derivative markets. A collaborative environment that encourages knowledge-sharing and innovation. Competitive compensation package with strong performance incentives. Reference: AMC/RSP/NW/DTL #rasa TPBN1_UKTJ