IMC is looking for an experienced and highly driven Index Options Trader to take ownership of a major index options trading book across APAC markets. This is a high-impact role for someone eager to deploy capital with conviction, influence strategy, and help shape one of the most dynamic areas of our trading business.

What You'll Do

Take ownership of a major index options trading book across APAC markets, with a focus on opportunistic, high-risk/high-reward strategies.
Deploy directional and volatility-based trades with strong conviction, backed by market intuition, quantitative signals, and rigorous scenario analysis.
Actively manage risk and exposure in real time, leveraging deep knowledge of index behaviour, macro events, and volatility dynamics.
Collaborate with quant researchers, developers, and execution specialists to continuously refine models, trading logic, and infrastructure.
Contribute to strategic growth initiatives, including new index product rollouts, region-specific opportunities, and innovation in volatility surfaces.
Mentor junior traders, and play a leadership role on a high-performance trading desk.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience trading index options or related macro volatility products with proven PnL in high-risk discretionary or systematic strategies.
Deep expertise in options pricing, volatility surfaces, and complex risk/reward scenarios, especially around macro catalysts.
Exceptional decision-making under pressure, with the confidence to size positions and challenge consensus views.
Technically conversant with data analysis tools and risk modeling frameworks.
Highly entrepreneurial, intellectually curious, and constantly looking for an edge.

Nice to Have

Experience in APAC indices – eg. Japan, Hong Kong, Korea.

Team & Environment

We have a uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, a commitment to giving back, and we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.