Quantitative Researcher - SVT

Optiver ·Chicago, Illinois, United States·Posted 16 March 2026

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Optiver is growing our Systematic Volatility Trading team and looking for an exceptional Quantitative Researcher to join us in the early stages. This is a rare opportunity to help define the direction of a fully automated options trading strategy, leveraging cutting-edge research to drive performance and profitability. What you’ll do As a Quantitative Researcher on our Systematic Volatility Trading team, your key responsibilities include: Develop and refine alpha-driven strategies for fully automated options trading Research and implement novel signals, models, and execution techniques to optimize trading performance Play a key role in shaping the future of the team What you’ll get The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries A highly competitive compensation package Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure 401(k) match up to 50% Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more Who you are 4-5+ years of quantitative…

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