About the company
Founded in Belgium in 2017, Keyrock are cryptocurrency market makers building scalable, self-adaptive algorithmic technologies to support efficient digital asset markets. Through a combination of in-house algorithmic trading tools, high-frequency trading infrastructure and industry expertise, Keyrock provides unparalleled liquidity services to tokens, exchanges and brokerages within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Keyrock operates with the vision of democratizing cryptocurrency liquidity through a strict dedication to transparency, operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
Job Summary
As a Junior Options Trader you will support on:
šTrading & Risk Support šAssist in monitoring and managing risk across our options books under the guidance of senior traders. šHelp maintain orderly books: checking positions, PnL, exposures, and ensuring adherence to risk limits. šExecute trades and adjust positions according to desk playbooks and senior trader instructions. šResearch & Strategy Development šSupport research into options and volatility strategies (systematic and positional), including idea testing and backtesting. šWork with historical and real-time data to analyse performance, market microstructure, and edge. šHelp maintain and refine models, parameter sets, and dashboards used by the desk.
Knowledge Skills & Experience
šWe are hiring for early-career profiles. You might recognise yourself in one of the following paths (all are welcome to apply): šQuantitative Graduates šRecent or upcoming graduate from a top university in financial engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. šStrong interest in options, derivatives, or quantitative trading, demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or competitions. šSystematic / Algorithmic Trading Background šExperience (internship or full-time) in systematic or algorithmic trading, research, or execution (not necessarily in options) and a strong desire to specialise in options trading. šComfortable working with data, writing code, and thinking in terms of models, signals, and risk. šJunior Options Desk Experience š6ā24 months of experience on an options desk (crypto, equities, FX, or rates), in trading, structuring, or quant support. šFamiliarity with options concepts (greeks, implied volatility, basic strategies) and day-to-day desk workflows.
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