Xantium
Quantitative Volatility Trader
$150K–$225K
London, New York City +2 · Full-time · Posted Mar 31, 2026
- Location
- London, New York City
London, England, United Kingdom
New York, New York, United States - Experience
- 1–3+ years of full-time experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in hard sciences, such as mathematics, computer science, physics, or engineering.
About the job
Collaborate with developers and researchers to implement Xantium’s derivatives trading strategies, initially monitoring and improving trading systems and, in some roles, executing and supporting trades.
What you'll do
- Monitor and improve trading systems.
- In some roles, execute trades and provide trading support.
- Develop understanding of how volatility strategies are developed and optimized.
What they ask for
- Strong Python coding skills.
- Strong mental math and developed market intuition.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in hard sciences, or equivalent experience is not stated.
Nice to have
- Derivatives experience in equities (single name and index), commodities, or fixed income.
Pay
$150,000 to $225,000+ USD base salary
Tools
Python
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