CTC is seeking an Options Trader to cover Asian market hours, requiring morning Asian time zone coverage to support growing trading strategies and global market coverage.
Requirements
Basic proficiency in Python programming
Experience with Asian equity and derivatives markets, automated trading systems, and options market structure is a plus
Responsibilities
Ensure daily production system readiness and execute trade externalization, hedging, and portfolio trading during Asian market sessions
Provide strategic insights on execution, margin management, and risk assessment while performing real-time recalibration of system controls
Oversee portfolio management, manage broker relationships, and serve as general trading backup
Raise issues appropriately to trading teams and risk management personnel as needed
Contribute to execution research, backtesting, and strategic projects during non-market hours
Master proprietary execution, fitting, and post-trade analysis tools
Develop a comprehensive understanding of CTC’s options trading strategies and performance metrics
Other
Maintain trading schedule from 3pm to midnight CT with hybrid work arrangement (WFH Sundays, hybrid Monday-Thursday with required office presence during Chicago afternoons)
Minimum 1 year of options trading and/or risk management experience with background consistent with experienced junior to intermediate-level Trader requirements
Ability to work non-traditional hours (3pm-midnight CT) and adapt to Asian market schedules
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Previous experience in a fast-paced trading environment also beneficial
