European Options Market Maker

WHAT WE DO: We deploy Market Making strategies on listed Options and Futures on multiple exchanges globally and are consistently ranked within the top three liquidity providers on the exchanges and markets we are mature in. We utilize our in-house ultra-low latency and high performant trading platforms to provide best in class pricing and liquidity to markets. Our philosophy is to bring together trading acumen, cutting edge technology and a scientific method to achieve sustainable success in the marketplace. We empower our team members and maximise their ability to succeed by offering an environment that is open, collaborative and supportive. 

THE ROLE: We are looking for an ambitious and proactive European Single Stock Options Market Maker with a proven profit / risk management history to be a part of our equity options market making desk. The eligible candidate has extensive experience trading single stocks options on multiple European exchanges as well as the ability and leadership skills to build out expanding desks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day responsibility of trading and managing a part of the single stocks options book
• Rigorous risk management and compliance with regulatory rules
• Improving option pricing and trading strategies through close collaboration with a team of fundamental stock analysts 
• Designing, implementing and improving strategies through data  analysis, prototyping and collaboration with developers
• Driving pricing and execution improvements through combining systematic and quantitative skills with product knowledge 

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years experience trading European single stock options in a market making role
• Successful track record of proven P&L and market share
• Good understanding of the market structure of European single stock options
• Outstanding numerical, analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with automated options trading strategies and a proactive interest in their development
• Ability to take a high level of responsibility in an expanding, highly successful firm
• Embodiment of Maven’s core values: Integrity and fairness, market leading, creativity, individual and collective success, discipline and accountability
• Experience in programming is a plus