Quantitative Volatility Trader

Quantitative Volatility Traders collaborate with developers and researchers to implement Xantium's derivatives trading strategies. This role requires established Python coding skills, strong mental math, and developed market intuition.

Initial responsibilities include trading system monitoring and improvement; some roles also involve individual trade execution and support. Over time and with guidance from senior team members, all Quantitative Volatility Traders grow to better understand how Xantium’s volatility strategies are developed and optimized across a range of underlying asset types.

Applicants should have:

• Prior fulltime experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systems
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in hard sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, etc.)
• Strong Python coding skills

Compensation: Quantitative Volatility Traders in New York can expect to earn $150,000 to $225,000+ base. Total compensation for all Quantitative Volatility Traders also includes a large annual bonus which is guaranteed in year one and based on employee and firm performance thereafter.