Options Trader

ABOUT CUBIST

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Execute equity options using electronic and voice trading
• Make real-time trading decisions based on systematic signals
• Actively manage options portfolio risks
• Design semi-automated process to respond to various market events
• Analyze transaction costs and improve execution quality
• Maintain relationships with a broad set of voice-based liquidity providers (options desks at banks, brokers, etc.)
• Help the team expand trading capacity by responding to flow
• Continuously contribute to the team’s investment process
• Help the team expand to different asset classes as well as into semi-systematic trading

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline
• At least one year of work experience as an options trader
• Strong applied knowledge of options risks
• Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced, high growth, startup environment
• Desire to continuously learn and proactively improve existing processes
• Detail-oriented and vigilant about potential operational risks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Python and experience in Linux is a plus
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards