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Index Options Volatility Trader

IMC
USAfull_timePosted 25 May 2026

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<p></p> <p data-start="207" data-end="624">Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We are a highly collaborative group that combines strong market intuition with analytical rigor, working closely with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen our edge. Together, we strive to develop deep expertise, ownership, and innovation in understanding counterparty behavior, flow dynamics, and volatility pricing.</p> <h2 data-section-id="qbdlqd" data-start="626" data-end="655">Your Core Responsibilities</h2> <ul data-start="656" data-end="1415"> <li data-section-id="1ewk76s" data-start="656" data-end="749">Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings in index options</li> <li data-section-id="1d24q5d" data-start="750" data-end="850">Monitor and react to flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity changes across index products</li> <li data-section-id="brwnlp" data-start="851" data-end="922">Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team</li> <li data-section-id="900xvd" data-start="923" data-end="1030">Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyze results and improve your approach</li> <li data-section-id="1gjq7ws" data-start="1031" data-end="1140">Identify and analyze counterparty behavior and repetitive flow patterns to inform positioning and execution</li> <li data-section-id="rkf374" data-start="1141" data-end="1220">Provide feedback to enhance pricing models, risk systems, and execution tools</li> <li data-section-id="5b3k31" data-start="1221" data-end="1295">Perform post-trade reviews to continuously improve execution and hedging</li> <li data-section-id="1jtp8h4" data-start="1296" data-end="1415">Take on significant responsibility and ownership early in your time here to help drive strategies forward and succeed</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="8mvev7" data-start="1417" data-end="1446">Your Skills and Experience</h2> <ul data-start="1447" data-end="1994"> <li data-section-id="g9rlsm" data-start="1447" data-end="1504">2+ years of index options volatility trading experience</li> <li data-section-id="1nbqgbq" data-start="1505" data-end="1573">BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or a STEM field</li> <li data-section-id="1cu4o5d" data-start="1574" data-end="1690">Ability to id

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