Senior Quantitative Researcher, Options

Teza Technologies
City of London
4 months ago
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We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher, Options at Teza Technologies. The role demands sharp analytical skills, relentless commitment to excellence, and a passion for uncovering hidden patterns in data, with prior experience in options.


Location

London, UK (Hybrid mode with 3 days in-office requirement)


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the research and development of systematic options trading strategies across US and global markets.
  • Apply advanced options pricing models, volatility surface modeling, and risk‑neutral frameworks to generate alpha.
  • Conduct rigorous backtesting, stress testing, and statistical validation of strategies.
  • Collaborate with technologists to implement research into production‑ready trading systems with robust execution.
  • Enhance portfolio construction and risk management frameworks for options books.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Teza’s options research platform, embedding innovation into live strategies.
  • Mentor junior researchers and drive the continuous improvement of research practices, infrastructure, and tools.

Basic Requirements

  • Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or other technical degree.
  • Strong mathematics skills: statistics, linear algebra, optimization, etc.
  • Minimum of 4 years of quantitative research or trading experience in systematic trading.
  • Deep expertise in options, including volatility surface and derivatives pricing methods.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, with experience handling large, complex datasets.
  • Solid understanding of risk management principles in derivatives trading.
  • Ability to work effectively across research, trading, and technology teams.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.

Nice to Have Requirements

  • PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or similar area.
  • Experience deploying systematic options strategies into production trading environments.
  • Familiarity with market microstructure and low‑latency execution in derivatives.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application to options trading.
  • Experience mentoring or leading a quant research team.

What You’ll Get

  • On‑site presence of experienced and skilled Portfolio Managers to brainstorm with.
  • Build strategies while becoming the best at what you do, with the potential to run your own desk and become a Portfolio Manager in no time.
  • Access to CIO, CRO and executive team as your advisors.

What Makes You a Match

  • You are a stellar professional at what you do.
  • Difficult problems excite you.
  • You have a lot of passion and drive.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible sick time policy
  • Office lunches


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