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Message started by bourdost on 01/12/10 at 18:56:54

Title: Algorithmic Equity Options Trader - Spot Trading
Post by bourdost on 01/12/10 at 18:56:54

Spot Trading, LLC, founded in 1999, is a proprietary trading firm based in Chicago’s financial district. We trade options on equities and broad market indices. We have distinguished ourselves amongst our peers in the industry by developing world-class trading technology, an innovative trading model, and a collaborative culture. Our team is comprised of a wide variety of talented professionals, including traders, equity research analysts, financial engineers, technologists, and financial analysts.

Spot’s unique culture of teamwork encourages awareness across functional teams and fosters an environment where new ideas are continually shared, debated, and implemented. We recognize that the input of many different disciplines results in the success of our trade.

Spot is currently looking for Equity Options Traders to work alongside developers, financial engineers, and other traders in its Quantitative Strategies Group. QSG is a cross-functional team that develops, automates, and monetizes algorithmic options-trading strategies. Traders will be responsible for managing the risk of the portfolio, monitoring the automated execution systems, and working with financial engineers and developers to improve the system. The team is interested in candidates with recent experience in electronic market making and volatility arbitrage.

Skills & Qualifications
• Candidates with 3+ years experience
• Willingness to work in a team-orientated environment
• Electronic Options Market Making experience is required
• High aptitude for analytical and quantitative thinking
• Passionate and resourceful attitude towards problem solving
• Mathematics, engineering, and computer science backgrounds are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is minimum requirement

To apply go to http://spottradingllc.submit4jobs.com/