Quantitative Trader​/Researcher

Quantitative Trader/Researcher (Options)

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Remote - USA

$200k to $300k + Bonus

Venture Search is working with a leading global prop house, looking for a driven and experienced Options Trader to join their high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in options trading and a passion for quantitative research and volatility modeling. You’ll work closely with a skilled group of traders to help refine and expand our options trading strategies.

• Develop and implement profitable options trading strategies
• Enhance and maintain volatility models
• Collaborate with a high-caliber team on trading systems and strategy integration
• Contribute to building and improving automated trading platforms
• Apply rigorous quantitative research to real-time trading decisions
• Take ownership of key trading system components and outcomes

• 4+ years of hands‑on options trading experience
• Strong knowledge of options, derivatives, and volatility dynamics
• Solid grasp of market microstructure
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing trading strategies
• Proficiency in Python; working knowledge of C++
• Excellent judgment under pressure and a collaborative mindset
• Experience in index options market making is a plus

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are passionate about markets and technology, we’d love to hear from you.