Options Sales Trader
About The Position
Old Mission is looking for a Options Sales Trader to join the Options team in our Chicago headquarters. The ideal candidate will thoroughly understand, monitor, and manage client order flow in standard and FLEX listed options, ensuring accurate and timely execution while adhering to applicable exchange rules and crossing mechanisms. They will develop, maintain, and continuously improve sales trading workflows, while owning the end-to-end process for timely trade settlement in close collaboration with clearing firms and internal middle office teams. The role also requires maintaining and deepening existing relationships with institutional clients, brokers, clearing firms, and fintech vendors, as well as generating and disseminating trade recaps and confirmations. The candidate will also be expected to assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
Requirements
- 1-7 years of experience in a sales trading or operations role with the finance industry, options preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study
- Knowledge and experience using Python, OMS products, and MS Office products (Excel, VBA is a plus)
- Knowledge of options theory
- Excellent verbal written communication skills
- Series 7 required
Responsibilities
- thoroughly understand, monitor, and manage client order flow in standard and FLEX listed options
- ensuring accurate and timely execution while adhering to applicable exchange rules and crossing mechanisms
- develop, maintain, and continuously improve sales trading workflows
- owning the end-to-end process for timely trade settlement in close collaboration with clearing firms and internal middle office teams
- maintaining and deepening existing relationships with institutional clients, brokers, clearing firms, and fintech vendors
- generating and disseminating trade recaps and confirmations
- assist with ad hoc projects as needed
Benefits
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
