Index Options Trader

IMC is seeking an experienced Index Options Trader to join their team in Sydney. The successful candidate will develop and run Index Options trading strategies on major APAC indices, collaborating with macro analysts, quants, and developers to improve strategies. They will also serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior traders and contributing to the growth of Index Options trading at IMC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and run Index Options trading strategies on the largest indices in APAC.
• Collaborate within a team of motivated and ambitious Index traders.
• Work with our expert team of macro analysts, quants, and developers to make sustainable, long term strategy improvements.
• Be a subject matter expert on your given markets and help to train and mentor the next generation of traders at IMC.
• Contribute to the future direction and growth of Index Options trading at IMC.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience managing an Index Options book at a prop firm, bank, or market maker.
• Preferred experience in APAC indices – eg. Japan, Hong Kong, Korea.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, healthy risk appetite, competitive nature, and quick decision making.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

IMC offers:

• Opportunity to leverage best-in-class execution.
• In-house macro research.
• High quality historical data.
• Predictive trading signals.