Quantitative Volatility Trader
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Before you apply
Salary$150k – $225k
LocationLondon, New York City
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentTrading
Company size9+ people
PostedMar 31, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Posted by the company on Mar 31, 202656% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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1-3+ years fulltime experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systems
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in hard sciences (e.g. mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering)
Strong Python coding skills
Strong mental math
Developed market intuition
Derivatives experience in equities, commodities, or fixed income
Skills
Python
About the role
Quantitative Volatility Traders (QVTs) collaborate with developers and researchers to implement Xantium’s derivatives trading strategies. Their roles require established Python coding skills, strong mental math, and developed market intuition.
Responsibilities
Initial responsibilities include trading system monitoring and improvement; some roles also involve individual trade execution and support. Over time and with guidance from senior team members, all QVTs grow to better understand how the range of Xantium’s volatility strategies are developed and optimized.
Nice to have
We are seeking multiple QVTs for a rapidly growing team. At this time, candidates with derivatives experience in the following underlying asset types are particularly attractive: equities (single name and index), commodities, and fixed income.
Requirements
All applicants should have:
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1-3+ years of fulltime experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systems
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Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in hard sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, etc.)
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Strong Python coding skills
Benefits
Compensation: Quantitative Volatility Traders in New York can expect to earn $150,000 to $225,000+ base. Total compensation for all Quantitative Volatility Traders also includes a large annual bonus which is guaranteed in year one and based on employee and firm performance thereafter.