Senior Quantitative Trader — Korean Derivatives

KOSPI 200 options is one of the most liquid, quant-friendly derivatives markets on Earth — and one of the most competitive. The firms that win there show up with real edge.

A fast-growing quantitative trading firm is hiring a senior quant trader to own Korean derivatives end-to-end.

A build-and-run seat. Trade KOSPI 200 options, KOSPI futures, and adjacent products on live markets, develop the strategies behind them, and shape how the desk attacks one of Asia's most important venues.

Why this seat is rare

Build a franchise, don't inherit one. Korean derivatives is greenfield here. You'll define the playbook — strategy mix, risk framework, execution stack.

Real ownership. Lean team, flat structure, fast iteration. Strategy design, live trading, post-trade analysis — all in your hands.

Asia-first firm. Not a US/EU shop with a tacked-on regional desk. Deep understanding of the markets they trade.

Markets that reward the work. KOSPI 200 is liquid enough to scale and structurally interesting enough to keep paying for sharp ideas.

Who they're looking for

A senior trader with a real track record in options or futures. KOSPI experience ideal; exceptional vol traders from other markets willing to learn the local microstructure considered. Strong quantitative reasoning, fluency in Python and/or C++, sharp risk instincts, and the temperament for fast markets.

If you've run a derivatives book and want to build one from the ground up in a market that still rewards craft — get in touch.

Highly competitive package with meaningful PnL-linked upside. Full relocation support.