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Options Trader | Utrecht area, Netherlands- Crypto Prop Trading Firm


The role

Being an Options Trader is not a 9-to-5 job, but a way of life. The (crypto) markets operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This requires a strong passion for trading, a deep interest in market developments, and a constant drive to make the best possible decisions. Together with the team, you continuously work to capitalize on market opportunities. It is a challenging and rewarding role that demands commitment and alertness at any time of day or night.

As an Options Trader, you have a strong competitive mindset and the ambition to constantly improve yourself. Along with the trading team, you are first and foremost responsible for the firm's best-in-class options prices, risk management, PnL, and all daily trading operations. You spend most of your day monitoring markets and finding profitable signals. In this dynamic environment, you are committed to outperform competitors in terms of speed and quality of your prices. You thrive being continuously in the market and making thousands of split-second decisions under pressure every day. You can effectively explain your views to the team and stay open for feedback to maximize your own trading potential. You also work closely with the research and technology teams to further develop and improve models, pricing, volatility analysis, and trading tools.

Responsibilities
  • Actively price and trade options
  • Monitor and manage positions and risk exposures
  • Analyze market developments and news in relation to volatility and option pricing
  • Collaborate with other traders, quantitative and risk teams
  • Analyze trading performances and contribute to continuous strategy improvements

Who are you
  • You have a master's degree in physics, mathematics, quantitative finance, econometrics, or equivalent
  • You have demonstrated a clear passion for the markets, (financial) news and (options) trading
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, natural precision and attention to details
  • Ability to perform under pressure and make decisions quickly
  • Ability to communicate effectively and take feedback on board
  • Experience with trading systems and data analysis (Python) is a plus

What's on offer
  • Excellent remuneration (including discretionary bonus)
  • Fun and inspiring work environment
  • Experienced and knowledgeable colleagues
  • 25 vacation days
  • Allowance for commuting expenses
  • Additional benefits: yearly office trip(s), fitness allowance, Friday afternoon drinks, weekly massages, excellent free lunch

About the company

A leading algorithmic trading firm with fully automated operations, providing deep liquidity to digital asset markets. For 13 years, they've been part of crypto's journey, from the early days to the fast-paced environment of today, and still leading the way on both CEX and DEX.

Their success is owed to the bright and creative minds who push the firm forward every day, while staying true to their values and genuine appreciation for the space.

The flat structure means ideas move fast. Instant feedback from the markets keeps everyone sharp and innovative. Initiative and creativity are highly valued, the highest priority is to facilitate you to shape your own future and with that the future of the company.

Deeply rooted in crypto culture, they are driven, playful, and always pushing forward. Besides challenging work, there is a yearly ski trip, an office bar, gym memberships and game rooms to unwind, and plenty of moments to enjoy with the rest of the team.

Currently expanding and looking for exceptional talent to join the teams in Switzerland, the Netherlands and Singapore.

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch:

George Hutchinson-Binks
george.hutchinson-binks@oxfordknight.co.uk
(+44) 07885 545220
linkedin.com/in/george-hutchinson-binks-a62a69252

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