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Maven Securities
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London, Greater London
European Index Options Trader
Overview
Job Description
We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Index Options Trader with a proven profit / risk management history to be a part of our expanding trading desk. The eligible candidate must be willing to trade Equity Index Derivatives on European exchanges and help set-up new products. This is a permanent and full-time role based in London and comprises an annual base salary plus benefits and discretionary bonus. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Day-to-day responsibility of trading the relevant index options book * Rigorous risk management and perfect compliance with regulatory rules * Improving strategies through analysis, prototyping and collaboration with developers * Proactive behaviour in helping other books achieve their goals through observation and analysis of trading behaviour * Designing and implementing new trading strategies * Openness to trading new products and willingness to set them up * To comply with all applicable Compliance policies, procedures, laws and regulations. CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS: * Prior index options trading experience * Successful track record of proven P&L and market share * Good understanding of trading systems * Outstanding numerical and analytical skills * Familiarity with automated options trading strategies and an interest in their development * Proactive interest in improving existing trading strategies and identifying new opportunities * Ability to take a high level of responsibility in an expanding, highly successful firm * Excellent attention to detail * Fast problem solving skills * Embodiment of Maven's core values: Integrity and fairness, market leading, creativity, individual and collective success, discipline and accountability * Programming skills (desirable)