Options trader Jobs in Chicago, IL

Wolverine has an opportunity for an experienced quantitative trader / researcher to join a growing options market-making desk within a well-established firm. The ideal candidate has a passion for defining exchange-facing market-making algorithms and / or identifying options pricing volatility signals. You have experience defining research priorities and deriving actionable insights from large datasets within the exchange-listed options space, leveraging your deep knowledge of market microstructure.

What You'll Do :

• Grow firm profitability by influencing the development of trading algorithms and researching options pricing signals.
• Define microstructure research initiatives and shape research infrastructure.

What We're Looking For :

All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Base salary is $150,000 - $200,000. Base salary is only one part of Wolverine Trading total compensation, which includes an annual discretionary bonus.

Why Wolverine?

Wolverine Culture :

Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

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About Us :

Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.