Derivatives Trader

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.