Senior Quant Strategist (Options)
Who We Are
Founded in 2019, Rock Bund Capital is a proprietary trading firm deeply committed to shaping the future of the cryptocurrency industry. We have an average daily trading volume reaching $1 billion and peak daily trading volume of $9 billion USD. We process over 15 million transactions daily, trading more than 1,000 symbols across major CEx and DEx.
Our teams bridge traditional finance, quantitative research, and high-performance engineering with native blockchain expertise. Having mastered volatile digital asset markets, we now leverage this technical and market expertise to drive our expansion into Traditional Finance.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical Options Trader to join our volatility trading desk. In this role, you will design, backtest, and deploy systematic options trading strategies for the cryptocurrency market. You will bridge the gap between deep quantitative research and live execution.
What You Will Do
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Strategy Development: Research, design, and implement quantitative trading strategies specifically for crypto options, including market making and systematic positional strategies
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Research Pipeline: Manage the end-to-end research lifecycle - from raw data gathering and feature engineering to model training and backtesting
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Algorithmic Optimization: Develop and refine trading algorithms to improve execution efficiency and capture market inefficiencies in volatility pricing
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Risk Management: Monitor live trading exposures and implement robust risk-control frameworks to manage Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta) in volatile markets
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Performance Analysis: Conduct post-trade analysis and PnL attribution to identify areas for strategy improvement
Who You Are
- Experience: 5 years of experience in quantitative trading or research, with a strong preference for derivatives or options experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (PhD preferred for research-heavy roles) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science
Technical Skills
- High proficiency in Python for data analysis and strategy development
- Proficiency in C++ is highly desirable for high-frequency trading (HFT) or low-latency infrastructure
- Experience with ClickHouse or other databases for handling large-scale tick data
- Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of options pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes), volatility dynamics, and crypto market microstructure
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated live trading track record with a strong Sharpe Ratio
- Experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) environments
Why Join Us
- Competitive remuneration package and a meritocratic culture where accomplishments are rewarded
- Fast paced and result-oriented with a flat structure
- Teams collaborate in a casual working environment
- Excellent exposure to the digital asset ecosystem and the latest market insight
- Great career development opportunities
Disclaimer
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, or any other information identifying potential candidates, shared with any employee of Rock Bund Capital or its affiliates by any method without a standing signed supplier agreement will be deemed free to contact without restrictions, and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Rock Bund Capital or any of its affiliates.
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