Graduate Trader

All Options:

Founded in 1998, All Options is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam, with a growing presence in Austin, TX. As a fully regulated market maker, we trade on major European options exchanges and recently expanded into US markets.

Our mission is to ensure fair, transparent, and accessible financial markets by providing competitive prices and supporting genuine supply-demand dynamics. Collaboration with regulators and exchanges underscores our commitment to fair competition.

Guided by values of continuous learning, open sharing, and ownership, we foster a straightforward, informal culture driven by curiosity and teamwork. We seek ambitious professionals ready to excel in a dynamic, data-driven trading environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Graduate Trader, you will undergo an extensive six-month training program that combines advanced theory with hands-on market-making experience. This position is expected to start in March 2025.

Your journey includes:

• First 4 Weeks: Mastering the fundamentals of options theory, trading systems, and tools through engaging lectures and hands-on shadowing sessions led by our experienced traders.
• Next Phase: Putting your knowledge into action by managing a limited portfolio under the close guidance of a mentor trader, complemented by continuous coaching, training, and performance monitoring.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare for the trading day, know what is happening in the market & products traded. Gather information on risk and payoff characteristics of options and translate this into correct volatility pricing.
• Be responsible for pricing and trading options on listed financial instruments.
• Manage and optimize daily trading positions.
• Collaborate with trading teams and software developers to adjust pricing variables and system settings based on current market conditions.
• Continuously monitor the market to identify and research profitable opportunities.
• Contribute to building, maintaining, and enhancing the company’s codebase and technology stack.

Your Profile:

• A master’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.

• A strong interest in (option) trading and financial markets, supported by relevant coursework or experience.
• A willingness to learn new skills, such as programming (Python), and a commitment to researching and improving trading strategies.
• Exceptional numerical, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to innovate.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills

Why Join All Options?

At All Options, we offer a dynamic role with room for growth, collaboration, and recognition. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 29 vacation days, and perks like a well-being allowance and in-house meals. Celebrate success with monthly drinks and festivities, and take advantage of our bicycle plan, NS Business Card, and the option to work from abroad.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your next challenge, submit your CV and cover letter. Our interview process ensures we find the right fit—and if it’s a match, we can’t wait to welcome you to the team!