Quantitative Researcher - SVT
OptiverChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 16, 2026
200000 - 200000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Optiver's mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions.
Job Description
We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join our Systematic Volatility Trading team in the early stages. You will develop and refine alpha-driven strategies for fully automated options trading, research and implement novel signals, models, and execution techniques to optimize trading performance, and play a key role in shaping the future of the team.
Requirements
- 4-5+ years of quantitative research experience, focused on alpha generation in equity or index options
- BS, MS, and/or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
- Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, C++, or similar)
- Ability to think differently, challenge assumptions, and identify unique trading opportunities
Benefits
- Global profit-sharing pool
- Performance-based bonus structure
- 401(k) match up to 50%
- Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
- Extensive office perks