Head of Options Trading

📋 Description

• Lead the options/derivatives trading book with full P&L.
• Design/make markets, hedge, and manage risk for the book.
• Develop new derivative products and enhance options offering.
• Onboard exchanges, prime brokers, liquidity providers.
• Align with Tech/Product to deliver platform roadmap.
• Grow client options flow with RM, Sales and Marketing.

🎯 Requirements

• 10–20 years in options/derivatives principal trading or market making.
• Multi-asset experience across equity, index, FX, commodity (listed/OTC).
• Strong risk mgmt: delta, gamma, vega, correlation, exotic risk.
• Product launch track record for derivative products.
• Established network of counterparties, exchanges, liquidity providers.
• Player-coach: pricing/trading decisions before scaling team.
• Regulatory knowledge: MiFID II governance and UK/Asia regimes.
• Fluent English; strong communication skills.
• Commercial and direct: full accountability for P&L.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Flexible work: remote, office, or hybrid.
• Flexible benefits package to suit you.
• Collaborative, autonomous team culture.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Global exposure and international colleagues.