Website Strategist in London

Vikram NarwalJob ID: REQ8372OverviewBalyasny Asset Management (BAM) is seeking a highly sophisticated, buy-side-proven Options Strategist to join a macro portfolio management team based in Switzerland. Greeks Optimization: Systematically monitor and manage the portfolio's options-specific risks, with a rigorous focus on theta bleed/decay, volatility surface dynamics, and trade timing. Ensure the portfolio is structurally insulated against tail risk, correlation breakdowns, and extreme market shocks. Formulate and manage drawdown mitigation processes, ensuring the net directionality of the book is dynamically adjusted and protected during periods of heightened volatility or performance drawdowns. Cross-Asset Market Trade Idea Generation: Help generated high quality, high conviction trade ideas across sectors and asset classes; While cross-asset options experience is highly preferred (specifically straddling Equities, Commodities, and Precious Metals), we are open to specialists from any asset class who demonstrate world-class derivatives expertise. You must have lived through multiple market cycles, navigated severe drawdowns, and structurally managed risk in real-world, high-stress environments. Portfolio Construction & Risk Analytics: Strong quantitative capabilities with the ability to model complex, multi-asset portfolios, identify liquidity gaps, and stress-test assets during correlation breakdown periods. You must be able to challenge assumptions, present complex risk trade-offs to the Portfolio Manager, and work hand-in-hand to optimize the book's risk-reward profile. Ideally based in, or willing to relocate to Zug or Geneva, Switzerland. What We OfferCompetitive compensation, inclusive of performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package. Pathways for professional growth and career development. Opportunity to be part of building a great business where your efforts are recognized and valued.