Options Trader

Summary

Join Keyrock, a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, as a skilled Trader to enhance and optimize our options trading systems. You will play a key role in shaping the team's future, challenging processes, and driving innovation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic decisions and hands-on trading operations. We are seeking a highly skilled options trader with a strong track record in systematic or semi-systematic trading, ideally within a top market-making firm. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of options trading, responsible risk appetite, and a drive for continuous improvement. Keyrock offers a competitive salary package, bonus, flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in driving improvements in a trading environment, particularly in market-making or systematic strategies
• Strong grasp of options trading concepts, including market making, positional systematic trading, and derivative strategies
• At least four years of experience in the trading industry, ideally managing a profitable options book
• Ability to research, design, and implement option trading models and strategies
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, preferably Python, but also C#, C++, Java, or Rust
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a problem-solving approach, quick decision-making skills, and a willingness to experiment and learn
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with global teams from diverse backgrounds
• Open to innovative approaches and new methodologies in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and oversee trading for the desk’s options books
• Analyze historical data to refine trading strategies and identify new opportunities
• Design, implement, and execute profitable positional option strategies
• Collaborate closely with developers and the commercial team to improve overall trading performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in TradeFi, DeFi, and/or crypto trading
• Understanding of crypto markets and their structure

Benefits

• A competitive salary package and bonus, with various benefits depending on method of engagement (Employee vs Contractor)
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence