Equity Options Volatility Trader

Job Description

IMC is seeking an experienced Equity Options Volatility Trader to join their fast-growing Equity Options desk in Sydney. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance and innovation within the APAC region. IMC is a global market maker that combines market expertise with cutting-edge systems to provide liquidity around the clock.This role involves:

• Running and developing equity options trading strategies across key APAC single stocks.
• Collaborating with quant researchers, software engineers, and execution specialists.
• Optimizing pricing, hedging, and risk management.
• Making real-time trading decisions based on market dynamics, volatility, and flow.
• Contributing to the evolution of the equity options trading desk.
• Mentoring junior traders.

Requirements include:

• 5+ years of experience managing an equity options book focused on the Hong Kong market.
• Strong track record of profitability in directional or volatility-based strategies.
• Deep understanding of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure.
• Confident, fast decision-maker with a solid risk framework and entrepreneurial mindset.

IMC offers:

• A cutting-edge research environment.
• A world-class technology backbone.
• A uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture.