Job Description
Our employees are truly our greatest asset. We have spent years building a team of talented dedicated technologists data-driven traders and expert leaders with an emphasis on our core pillars: People Process Trading Edge and Technology. Simplex is an in-office organization helping to foster a collaborative and communicative culture.
As a Volatility Trader at Simplex you will take an analytical approach to identifying market opportunities with favorable risk-reward profiles with the goal of generating trade ideas and enhancing our core market making pricing systems. We expect that you have experience thinking about volatility valuation through a variety of lenses including analysis of implied-vs-realized term structure and event pricing skew surface dynamics and relative value or cross-asset relationships. You will manage discretionary positions and work closely with our existing market making team to create systematic pricing overlays and improve hedging risk management and edge capture.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct research to identify market dislocations mispricings or other trading opportunities in the volatility space.
- Monitor and manage live positions with a focus on order flow dynamics and counterparty behavior.
- Work closely with Simplex's core market making team to develop systematic approaches to volatility valuation or pricing overlays.
- Continuously improve the firm's toolset for volatility research risk management and P&L attribution.
- Clearly communicate and document research methodology and trading decisions for collaboration and review.
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in a volatility trading/research or portfolio management role.
- Demonstrated track record of generating and executing profitable trading ideas.
- Strong practical foundation in options theory and Bayesian statistics/probability.
- Strong analytical judgment under uncertainty; able to operate decisively under constraints.
- Precise technical communication skills; able to concisely present conclusions and articulate associated inputs assumptions and process.
- Sufficient technical skills to independently interface with data and prototype research ideas.
Annual base salary ranges from $150000 to $200000 and is influenced by a number of factors including qualifications and experience. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of which can be a significant portion of total compensation. This full time role is also eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits including health/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) contributions.
Why us?
Founded in Chicago in 2004 Simplex is a leading technology-driven proprietary market-making firm. We work with the most advanced technology and software in the market and we’ve continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by always focusing on innovation automation and data-driven analysis. We also leverage our experience and expertise to make strategic investments and capitalize on opportunities in the venture capital markets with promising early-stage financial and technology start-ups.
PLUS the goods!
- Benefits: Excellent a la carte Medical/Dental/Vision (free employee coverage!) 401(k) match generous parental leave!
- The Office: The kitchen is stocked with snacks and beverages; you also have daily stipends for breakfast and lunch!
- Tuition Reimbursement: As an investment in our employees’ careers and the company’s future we offer educational assistance to provide employees with professional development opportunities that increase their skills and enhance their contributions to the organization!
- Employee Discounts: To gyms national brands and more!
- Building: We are located in the Federal Reserve building. As a tenant you have access to a building gym and a full cafeteria. We are easily accessible to all public transportation.
- Charity Match: We match up to $2000 a year in donations to the charities of your choice!
- Fun Events: In-person happy hours celebrations throughout the year game nights video game fun and so much more!
Simplex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Simplex and its recruitment partners may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of the recruiting and hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For all job postings Simplex may use AI to review and analyze applications resumes interviews and applicant responses. Simplex complies with applicable federal and state laws governing AI use. Applicants may still request reasonable accommodations. For more information related to AI or to request an accommodation please contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in volatility trading/research or portfolio management
- Demonstrated track record of generating and executing profitable trading ideas
- Strong practical foundation in options theory and Bayesian statistics/probability
- Strong analytical judgment under uncertainty
- Precise technical communication skills
- Sufficient technical skills to independently interface with data
What the Team is Saying
Simplex Trading Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Affordable Benefits—Employee medical premiums are fully covered with dental and vision included minimizing out-of-pocket premiums. This low-cost access to core health coverage is presented as a headline benefit.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) plan with company matching is explicitly included. This adds meaningful long-term value alongside salary and bonus.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Daily breakfast and lunch stipends a stocked kitchen and regular social events are part of the package. Wellness supports such as EAP fitness stipends/gym access and commuter benefits enhance everyday experience.
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What We Do
Since our founding in 2004 Simplex has continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by focusing on innovation automation and data-driven analysis. Simplex is a leading technology-driven market-making firm that builds proprietary software to create and capitalize on financial opportunities. We combine talented and dedicated technologists with data-driven employees to solve constantly evolving puzzles in the marketplace. Specializing in US Equity Options and Future Options Simplex provides the liquidity essential to a competitive fairly-functioning marketplace. We continue to reinvent ourselves and evolve to best capitalize on financial market opportunity.
Why Work With Us
We are one team working towards a common collective goal and the collaborative environment we create allows our team’s talents to shine. We value highly-motivated passionate individuals with diverse opinions and experiences.
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06/02/2026
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