Systematic Options Trader

Responsibilities of the Role

• Manage quantitative trading strategies by leveraging off trading technology & infrastructure
• Mix creativity and analytical disciplines in strategy optimization, execution, and risk management
• Efficiently capture information to support trading decisions
• Use trading metrics to identify inefficiencies, increase profitability, and improve performance
• Find ways to both systematically and opportunistically increase the desk’s profitability

Requirements of the Role

• Ability to think about the world systematically and quantitatively, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty in a rigorous and statistical way
• Operational leadership and a strong interest in trading and technology
• Knowledge and proficiency in Python and SQL or KDB/Q
• Experience with Linux
• Effective problem-solving skills and strategic decision making.

To obtain a full job description and to discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Tom on tom.oc@capitalmarkets.ie or +353 87 198 8014.