DRW

Finance / FinServ

QuantitativeTrader

London, United Kingdom
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Quantitative Trader at DRW. Skills: Equity Options Trading, Dispersion Strategies, Quantitative Analysis, Volatility Modeling, Derivatives Pricing, Risk Management. Develop, implement, and manage quantitative trading strategies in US and EU equity options markets. Design and execute dispersion trades, capturing relative value between index volatility and single-name volatility”

What You'll Achieve.

identify and capture opportunities between index and single-stock options; capturing relative value between index volatility and single-name volatility; improve opportunity spotting

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ
Problems you'll solve

translate insights into trading decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field, Proven experience trading equity options, across US and/or European markets, Deep understanding of options theory, volatility modeling, and derivatives pricing, Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, or similar) and working with large datasets, statistical and analytical skills, with the ability to translate insights into trading decisions, Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, Familiarity with market microstructure and execution algorithms, Knowledge of index composition, corporate actions, and dividends in US/EU equities

Nice to Have

Experience with or knowledge of dispersion and correlation trading strategies, Work with LLM’s and AI to work on tools that help improve opportunity spotting

What You'll Do.

and manage quantitative trading strategies in US and EU equity options markets

Design and execute dispersion trades

capturing relative value between index volatility and single-name volatility

Conduct in-depth analysis of volatility surfaces

correlation structures

and cross-asset relationships

Monitor and manage risk exposures

Collaborate with developers to build and enhance trading infrastructure

and execution systems

Work with LLM’s and AI to work on tools that help improve opportunity spotting

Continuously refine models using large datasets

improving forecasting of implied vs realized volatility and correlations

Respond to market events in real time

adjusting positions and strategies accordingly

Contribute to research on new products

and trading opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with technologists, researchers, and other traders; Collaborate with developers to build and enhance trading infrastructure, models, and execution systems

Full Job Description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. DRW is seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Trader to join our Equity Options team, focusing on US and European markets with a specialization in dispersion strategies. This role combines deep quantitative analysis, real-time decision-making, and hands-on trading to identify and capture opportunities between index and single-stock options. You will work closely with technologists, researchers, and other traders to develop, implement, and optimize systematic and discretionary trading strategies. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage quantitative trading strategies in US and EU equity options markets Design and execute dispersion trades, capturing relative value between index volatility and single-name volatility Conduct in-depth analysis of volatility surfaces, correlation structures, and cross-asset relationships Monitor and manage risk exposures, including vega, gamma, correlation, and tail risks Collaborate with developers to build and enhance trading infrastructure, models, and execution systems Work with LLM’s and AI to w

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