European Options Market Maker
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience trading European single stock options in a market-making role.
- A successful track record of proven profit and loss and market share.
- A good understanding of the market structure of European single stock options.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with automated options trading strategies and a proactive interest in developing them.
- Ability to take a high level of responsibility in an expanding firm.
- Experience using artificial intelligence-powered tools to improve efficiency and workflows.
- Manage day-to-day trading and risk for part of the single-stock options book.
- Manage risk rigorously and comply with regulatory rules.
- Improve option pricing and trading strategies in close collaboration with fundamental stock analysts.
- Design, implement, and improve strategies through data analysis, prototyping, and collaboration with developers.
- Drive pricing and execution improvements by combining systematic and quantitative skills with product knowledge.
- Experience in programming is a plus.
About the company
Maven Securities trades and provides market liquidity across global financial markets using its own capital. It combines fundamental and quantitative methods to find trading opportunities and to execute trades efficiently from front office to settlements. The firm differentiates itself by using exclusively proprietary capital, strong risk controls, and a focus on technology to improve execution. Its goal is to earn sustainable profits while keeping markets liquid for institutional clients and other traders.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Maven posted 44 open roles on September 3, 2026, signaling active expansion.
- Its Chicago options market-making hiring includes 2027 graduate programs and CBOE SPX pit coverage.
- Emerging-talent programs span London, Amsterdam, and Chicago, widening a steady recruiting funnel.
What critics are saying
- Options market making depends on spread capture; 2026 volume compression cuts revenue fast.
- Chicago growth demands visas, relocation, and training; failed hiring leaves desks underpowered by 2027.
- Any FCA, CFTC, or exchange misconduct probe would freeze market-making access and hiring.
- A major risk-control failure or rogue-trading loss can wipe out proprietary capital and shut Maven.
What makes Maven Securities unique
- Maven trades only proprietary capital, aligning risk, speed, and tooling without client constraints.
- It runs discretionary, systematic, and options market-making desks across London, Chicago, and Amsterdam.
- Technology teams build low-latency pricing and data systems directly with traders.
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Benefits
401K Scheme
25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays
Healthcare, Dental & Vision
Employee Volunteering Opportunities
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company News
Maven Securities LTD has invested approximately $4 million in StandardAero, acquiring a stake of 150,000 shares as of the first quarter of 2023.
Maven Securities LTD acquired a new stake in Sotera Health in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,670,000.
Soros Fund Management LLC acquired a new stake in Rithm Capital in the 3rd quarter valued at about $23,835,000.
Finally, Maven Securities LTD purchased a new stake in Rithm Capital in the 3rd quarter worth about $11,350,000.
Maven Securities LTD purchased a new stake in Wave Life Sciences in the third quarter worth $6,970,000.