G-20 Group
Equity Options Trader
New York, New York · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Experience
- More than 3 years generating annual PnL >$2m; no other years specified.
- Education
- Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must already have the right to work in Zurich, London, New York, or Hong Kong without company sponsorship.
About the job
Manage and optimize a discretionary equity options portfolio, developing strategies and collaborating on pricing, hedging, and execution tools.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine equity options strategies, especially for small-cap equities, and execute trades with attention to best execution and liquidity.
- Analyze market microstructure, order flow, volatility, and market catalysts to identify trading opportunities.
- Manage portfolio Greeks and risk, monitor performance, and work with quantitative analysts and developers to improve models, tools, and infrastructure.
What they ask for
- Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university.
- Strong options-trading background, including options pricing theory, volatility trading, and relevant strategies; experience in high-volatility asset classes and leveraged trading is essential.
- Proven track record of consistent profits: PnL >$2m annually for more than 3 years.
- Experience with quantitative trading and applying data analysis to trading decisions.
Nice to have
- Experience in a proprietary trading, market-making, or hedge fund environment.
- Familiarity with automation and algorithmic execution strategies for options; proficiency with Python, Excel/VBA, or SQL.
Tools
Python, Excel/VBA, SQL
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