Broker Trader - SPX Upstairs

Job Summary

Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specialized in electronic option market making. Our vision is to scale and automate our strategies with a diverse team of traders, developers, and researchers. We pride ourselves on data-driven decision making and innovative problem-solving which allows us to tackle complex problems posed by efficient markets. We believe in continuous learning, absolute transparency, and a collaborative approach to everything we do.

What you'll do:

  • Manage broker and institutional counterparty relationships on the SPX team
  • Negotiate prices and make markets for brokers and other relevant external parties
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with screen traders to manage portfolio risk and pricing
  • Develop new relationships to improve access to flow and expand the business
  • Conduct trade analysis to identify trends and capitalize on opportunities

Qualifications and skills:

  • Previous experience (2+ years) in an options market making role covering brokers and institutional counterparties in SPX options
  • BS/MS/BA degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
  • Strong verbal communication skills, detail oriented, team player
  • Excellent ability to use market information to positively impact trading operations
  • Ability to work well under pressure and make fast decisions in a dynamic market
  • Strong interpersonal skills, can successfully manage and form external counterparty relationships

Trading

Chicago, IL

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