Equities Volatility Trader

Full-Time No home office possible

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Well established Prop Trading Firm is looking to build out its non-APAC business in its London office by hiring a Volatility Trader.

The ideal candidate will have a sell-side background, strong execution skills, and a demonstrated ability to generate PnL in volatility strategies.

The Opportunity:

Managing and executing mid-frequency, semi-systematic volatility strategies
Analyzing and optimizing the volatility surface (skew, term structure, implied vs. realized vol)
Developing and refining trading signals using systematic and discretionary inputs
Risk management and capital allocation to maximize Sharpe-adjusted returns
Leveraging quantitative tools to enhance trade execution and decision-making

Skills and Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience trading volatility strategies on the sell side (investment bank, market maker, dealer) with proprietary risk-taking experience
Strong understanding of options pricing, Greeks, and derivatives risk management
Ability to trade variance swaps, gamma scalping, dispersion trading, tail hedging, and volatility arbitrage
Proficiency in Python, R, or C++ for strategy development and execution
Comfortable working in a semi-systematic, mid-frequency trading environment

The Offer:

Build-Out Opportunity – be part of an early-stage European team within a highly successful firm
Capital Backing
Build out an attributable PnL track record

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Finance

Investment Management

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Contact Detail:

Fortis Recruitment Recruiting Team