Options Trader Hedge Funds | Paragon Alpha

Options Trader

Permanent

Trading

London, New York

Our client, a top performing Quant driven Hedge Fund, is currently hiring for a new Execution Trader role on a leading Equity Volatility Desk based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sharp, execution-focused individual to join a high-performing team running semi-systematic equity vol strategies.

Consultant | AI & Quantitative Talent

Niamh Corr

niamh@paragonalpha.com

Key Requirements:

  • 1–4 years of experience in an execution trading role
  • Strong background in equity derivatives — ideally with exposure to index and/or single stock options
  • Sell side experience only — flow or warrant desks preferred
  • Solid Python proficiency — the role includes pre- and post-trade analysis
  • Experience working with listed vanilla options
     

Opportunity Highlights:

  • High-impact role on a dynamic, fast-paced desk
  • Collaborative team working at the intersection of systematic and discretionary execution
  • Exposure to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure
     

If you're passionate about trading and execution, please reach out with a CV or get in touch via email to set up a confidential discussion: niamh@paragonalpha.com

back TO JOBS

Share

Similar Jobs:

Systematic Risk Manager

Added

18/05/2026

Permanent

Portfolio Management, Research, Trading, Technology

New York

A leading global investment platform is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to partner with its expanding Systematic trading group. This role focuses on overseeing risk across syst...

Long/Short Equity Risk Manager

Added

24/04/2026

Permanent

Portfolio Management, Research, Trading, Technology

New York

A leading global investment platform is seeking an experienced risk professional to partner with its Long/Short Equity Investments team. This individual will play a key role in ove...

Systematic Futures / CTA Trader | Hedge Funds

Added

14/01/2026

Permanent

Trading

London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Geneva

We are hiring an experienced Systematic Futures / CTA Trader to join top-tier hedge funds and systematic trading platforms. This role focuses on developing and managing systematic ...