Derivatives Trader Job at Valkyrie Trading, Chicago, IL

  • Valkyrie Trading
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Derivatives Traders are expected to own, maintain, grow, and be responsible for key revenue streams for one or more products on our trading desks. In this role you will be responsible for all risk and PnL, and expected to leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time. You will collaborate with team leads, other traders and risk managers to leverage and continually improve Valkyrie’s trading systems and operations. You will look to effectuate systemic improvements to the overall trading strategy to ensure the long-term viability and competitiveness of the strategy.

What You’ll Need:

  • 2+ years derivatives trading experience with responsibility for PnL and risk
  • 2+ years operating electronic market-making software
  • A robust ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio
  • A passion for trading and financial markets
  • Strong math and numerical aptitude
  • Relentless desire to constantly improve
  • A desire to develop and innovate the strategies and models that drive our trading activities
  • A tenacious determination to problem solve
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • A keen attention to detail
  • Willingness to dig into problems
  • Proactive attitude
  • Quantitative analysis skills are a plus

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