Index Options Volatility Trader

Index Volatility Trader – Amsterdam Our Index Options team chases edge in volatility valuation, detailed execution, and fast technology. We are making a big push in our ability to price vol and take risk, with the goal of growing into a leading volatility desk in the marketplace. We are a highly collaborative group of generalists and specialists. Together we strive to have deep expertise, ownership, and innovation in the topic areas that are important to winning in the Index Options space.

As An Experienced Index Volatility Trader You Will

Maximise revenue by identifying and monetising short and long term mispricings, as well as managing the resulting positions.

Take lots of responsibility and ownership early in your time here to drive the strategy forward.

Your Skills And Experience

2+ years of Index Volatility trading experience

BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or STEM

Entrepreneurial mindset and healthy appetite for risk

Proven ability to act and make decisions in a fast‑paced competitive environment

Analytical, passionate about reflecting on past trades, and always seeking to do better

Deep understanding of fundamental drivers of volatility dynamics

About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting‑edge research environment and a world‑class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high‑performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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