We are a prop-trading company that combines the agility of a startup with the resources of a high-performing fund. Our team is focused on developing cutting-edge strategies, and working with us means not just advancing technology, but also being part of a team where ideas are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and every member has the opportunity to unlock their full potential.
We are seeking an experienced Options Trader with a strong background in commodities, particularly metals and alternative assets.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and implementing options strategies on commodities and alternative assets, including spreads, volatility structures, and bespoke hedging constructions.
- Investigating pricing anomalies and volatility shifts, and developing unconventional exposures and actionable ideas via listed and OTC instruments.
- Building internal libraries for Greeks analysis, options portfolio modeling, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
- Guiding junior quant researchers and serving as a mentor on complex derivatives trading topics.
- Monitoring global developments in metallurgy, commodity supply chains, and related macro factors — including demand/supply, regulatory changes, and more.
Requirements
Experience:
- 7+ years in commodity trading, options trading, or structured products.
- Experience working with precious/industrial metals and alternative commodities (e.g. uranium, carbon credits).
- Proven track record in developing non-standard hedging strategies or alpha-generating structures.
- Close collaboration with risk and compliance teams to build non-vanilla exposures.
Skills & Education:
- Deep knowledge of option theory: volatility surfaces, exotic options, stochastic volatility models.
- Solid understanding of commodity pricing mechanics, seasonality, storage dynamics, and term structure.
- Ability to construct and analyze option strategies such as butterflies, risk reversals, and term spreads.
- Hands-on experience with volatility modeling: SABR, Heston, local volatility models.
- Proficiency with tools such as Bloomberg/Reuters, Python, etc.
- Strong skills in risk and Greeks management, live PnL attribution, and scenario analysis.
- Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field (Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline).
- Language: Russian, English.
Nice to have:
- Experience with C++ or Rust.
- Knowledge of ML/DL/RL (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning).
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Culture of Innovation: An open, dynamic, and inclusive environment where your ideas matter.
- Flexibility & Impact: Enjoy the freedom of a startup with the backing of a well-resourced fund.
- High Impact: Work directly on projects that shape strategies and drive the fund’s success.
- 35 Days of Vacation – Plenty of time to rest and recharge.
- 100% Paid Sick Leave – Recover without financial worries.
- Top-Tier Equipment – Choose the tools that suit you best (within budget).
- Corporate Psychologist – Mental health support when you need it.