Equity Options Volatility Trader

IMC is a global market maker, using advanced technology and sophisticated strategies to trade across major financial markets.

With offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Sydney, we combine deep market expertise with cutting-edge systems to provide liquidity around the clock.

Our Equity Options desk is a fast-growing part of the business, trading a wide range of single stocks across the APAC region.

We combine best-in-class execution, proprietary models, and high-quality market data to capture opportunities in both high-frequency and directional trading strategies.

As we continue to expand this area, we’re looking for an experienced Equity Options Trader to help drive performance and innovation.

• Run and develop equity options trading strategies across key APAC single stocks, using both your own insights and the broader team's research and tools.
• Collaborate closely with quant researchers, software engineers, and execution specialists to optimize pricing, hedging, and risk management.
• Make real-time trading decisions based on market dynamics, volatility, and flow.
• Contribute to the evolution of our equity options trading desk, from strategy refinement to new market expansion.
• Mentor junior traders and share your expertise to strengthen the team as a whole.

• 5+ years of experience managing an equity options book focused on the Hong Kong market at a trading firm, bank, or market maker
• Strong track record of profitability in directional or volatility-based strategies.
• Deep understanding of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure.
• Confident, fast decision-maker with a solid risk framework and entrepreneurial mindset.