Options Volatility Traders – Asia-Pacific
Options Volatility Trader
Posted Sep 24 (34 days ago) · Last updated Oct 28
Key facts
Quant-focused Options Volatility Trader role across APAC; 3–5 years at top desks; relocation possible.
How this salary compares
€18,257
Where and how
- Field
- Finance & accounting
- Languages required
- English
- Experience
- 3 years experience
Original job ad
As published by Durlston Partners
Location: Open across key Asia-Pac hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney). Experience: 3–5 years at a major market maker or top trading desk. We are partnering with hedge funds to identify Options Volatility Traders for strategic build-out across APAC. Candidates should have quantitative mindset, risk instincts, and passion for trading liquid options. Expect structure and discipline in deploying vol strategies, with creativity to drive performance. Ideal: 3–5 years trading equity or index options; proven P&L in relative value, vol surface, or dispersion; strong microstructure knowledge; Python for research/backtesting; fast-paced, autonomous environment; relocation considered for top talent.
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About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- 3–5 years trading experience
- Major market maker background
- Proven P&L track record
- Quantitative academic background
- Python coding skills
Responsibilities
- Research and signal development
- Systematic trading of liquidity options
- Deploy vol strategies with discipline and creativity
Skills & technologies
PythonQuantitative AnalysisBacktestingTrading Systems
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