Trading Analyst - QPT (Quantitative Positional Trading)
London
Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Backed by deep expertise in trading, technology, and research, we are relentlessly focused on improving liquidity across global listed derivatives. Through advanced execution and pricing technologies, we improve how financial markets operate.
THE ROLE
Maven is rapidly expanding its Quantitative Positional Trading Team and is seeking a Trading Analyst to join this fast-growing unit. The desk is active across global options markets and has a key focus on fair value generation, portfolio construction, and alpha performance evaluation.
We are looking for a Trading Analyst to research and improve both new and existing strategies, build and maintain scalable infrastructure, and attribute the performance of the desk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research and backtests on potential alphas across the volatility surface, term structure, 0DTE, relative value and dispersion trades.
- Perform analysis of PnL attribution, market dynamics, and changes in volatility surfaces.
- Work directly with traders to prototype ideas, test hypotheses, and iterate on strategies.
- Take ownership of desk-owned infrastructure, ensuring the stability of trading systems that can operate 23 hours a day.
- Build systems that balance the trade-offs between optimal architecture and rapid iteration.
- Build dashboards to visualise analyses and help traders with discretionary strategies.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong Python and SQL.
- Strong and effective communication to allow for quick iteration in a fast-moving work environment.
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with portfolio construction.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD (or equivalent systems).
- Experience developing and maintaining production systems.
- Experience with AI tools for analysis, programming, or research.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A fast-growing global firm with plenty of opportunities where you will have a significant impact.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Enhanced annual leave allowance after 2+ years’ service.
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays).
- Fully catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared by an in-house chef.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- On-site private gym with instructor-led classes including boxing, y
Maven is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our employees. It is crucial for us to understand the demographics of our candidate pool to measure our recruitment practices. There is no requirement for any candidate to answer our demographic questions. For candidates who complete the questionnaire, their data will be anonymised and used only in the aggregate to inform our attraction strategy . Maven is an equal opportunity employer and this data will be used for opportunity monitoring purposes.
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Trading Analyst - QPT (Quantitative Positional Trading) employer: Maven
Maven Securities is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its interns through a structured programme designed to provide real responsibility and hands-on experience in a high-performance trading environment. Located in London, interns benefit from comprehensive training, direct collaboration with experienced developers and traders, and a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and inclusivity. With regular feedback, social events, and a commitment to employee well-being, Maven offers a unique opportunity for aspiring software developers to make a meaningful impact while accelerating their careers.
