Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and execute timely market opportunities and equity index options trading strategies across the EU, China, India, and South Korean financial markets. This will involve equity options research and analysis for generating trade ideas, testing, and implementation.
- Price and model equity index options and equity derivatives.
- Analyze large quantities of data and utilize machine learning and other statistical methods to derive patterns.
- Employ portfolio optimization techniques to build and dynamically rebalance the portfolio.
- Responsible for portfolio construction and implementation, including devising execution strategies and monitoring acceptable risk parameters.
- Actively communicate with all members of the portfolio management team throughout the trading day to drive an actively managed portfolio.
Qualifications/Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Math or Statistics is required.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a high-frequency trading environment, which can include internships, apprenticeships, or professional experience.
- Experience researching both US and international ETFs.
- Strong mathematical skills, demonstrated through exceptional ability (competitions, research, or awards).
- Experience researching and enhancing tools and algorithms for skew pricing and auctions.
- Experience developing trading ideas, gathering and analyzing trading requirements and challenges, and designing solutions using statistical analysis and quantitative methods.
- Proven independent trading ability outside of a large firm.
- Fluency in Korean or Mandarin Chinese, including familiarity with financial terms, to support high-level trading in these markets.
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationZürich, Switzerland