Trader - Index Rolls and Rates

Maven - Trading and Portfolio Management·Chicago·Posted 27 October 2026

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Maven is a market-leading, employee-owned proprietary trading firm deploying internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. We differentiate ourselves by exclusively managing our own capital, delivering exceptional returns on equity since inception, and preserving an entrepreneurial, highly collaborative culture. THE ROLE We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Index Rolls Trader to join our Options Market Making team in Chicago. The eligible candidate will have extensive experience trading index rolls and rates, initially across the S&P index complex and potentially other indices later. The role will suit candidates that have had experience in managing rates and rolls across front and back expiries. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage rates and rolls across front and back expiries, absorbing the risks from the option operation. Improve the existing trading and hedging setup. Identify and trade P&L opportunities arising from rolls, rates and flow. Take end-to-end ownership of the space Work with developers where modest platform improvements are required. Potentially help develop a broader rolls/rates trading capability over time. CANDIDATE…

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