A successful institutional equities trading firm is expanding into agency options with a research-driven model. They seeking an experienced player-coach to build and lead this desk while remaining active in research production and client coverage. You'll establish an agency options sales platform that generates institutional flow through research and strategic trade ideas. This is a hands-on role: you'll be writing research, covering key clients directly, and building the team around you as the business scales.

Required:

• 10+ years in equity derivatives with deep expertise in research, strategy, or institutional sales
• Demonstrated ability to create research that generates real trading activity (not just commentary)
• Established buy-side client relationships and credibility in the options community
• Track record as both individual contributor and team builder
• Comfortable being hands-on: this is a lean organization where you'll be doing the work, not just managing
• Deep expertise in equity options strategies, volatility trading, and market structure

Ideal Background:

• Experience launching or scaling a derivatives research/sales effort
• Entrepreneurial DNA: willing to write research one day, recruit the next, pitch clients the third

This isn't a pure management role—you need to love the craft of research and client development while having the vision to scale it. If interested in learning more, please reach out to Stacey at scrognale@greythorneassociates.com or 610.389.5898

Global quantitative trading firm seeks an exceptional Quantitative Research Lead to join their NY office.  The role will be responsible for driving the research agenda and guiding ongoing R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team focused in equities, futures statistical arbitrage or HFT. Qualified candidates will possess a graduate degree in applied math, statistics/ML, computer science/engineering, or similar field, PhD a plus, proficiency in C++, Python or R for advanced data research and modeling and proven ability to lead a team and develop junior talent.  Additionally, candidates must demonstrate an ability to formulate, test, and implement research ideas quickly and robustly in a dynamic environment. Work alongside exceptional talent solving complex market challenges in a collaborative environment that values both intellectual rigor and entrepreneurial thinking. If interested in learning more reach out directly or submit your resume via the link below.

Global prop trading firm is expanding its NY office and seeks highly skilled PMs/Quantitative Traders with strategies across equities, options, and credit to join their firm. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience and a proven track record of generating alpha and managing risk at a prop firm and/or hedge fund. Our client's capital base is partner funded and they offer an above-market % payout. If interested please reach contact Stacey at scrognale@greythorneassociates.com

We're looking for a skilled researcher who can find talented quant traders, PMs, and strategists—the people who don't respond to generic recruiter messages. What You'll Do:

• Research and identify candidates for quantitative trading, portfolio management, and systematic strategy roles
• Source passive candidates through LinkedIn, industry networks, and creative channels beyond traditional job boards
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn (our ATS), and market intelligence
• Write outreach messages that get responses—personalized, compelling, not templates
• Screen profiles against requirements and client specifications
• Track market intelligence: who's moving, compensation trends, team dynamics, competitive landscape
• Maintain organized records and detailed candidate notes in our systems

What We're Looking For: Required:

• Understanding of financial markets, trading, or quantitative finance (you should know what a Sharpe ratio is)
• Strong research skills: Boolean searches, LinkedIn advanced filters, creative sourcing techniques
• Excellent written communication—your outreach messages represent us to senior-level candidates
• Self-directed work style: you'll get projects and objectives
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Excel/Google Sheets, and ATS platforms (Bullhorn experience helpful but not required)

Ideal Background: Someone who's curious, persistent, and enjoys the research challenge. Maybe you worked in financial services and want flexibility. Maybe you're naturally good at research and want to learn recruiting. Either way, you need to be someone who won't give up after the first dead end and views candidate identification as problem-solving. What We Offer:

• Fully remote (work from anywhere in the US)
• Flexible hours: structure your 10-20 hours around your life
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience plus completion bonuses
• Training on advanced sourcing methodologies and our specialized market
• Exposure to executive-level searches and sophisticated buy-side clients

To Apply: Email scrognale@greythorneassociates.com or tlavin@greythorneassociates.com with:

1. Your resume
2. Brief note (4-5 sentences) covering:
   • Your financial markets knowledge/background
   • Why this role interests you
   • Your preferred weekly schedule and availability

A straightforward email works better than a formal cover letter, we value substance over formality.

Our client, a successful global hedge fund, seeks a seasoned FX Vol Trader to join their team.  The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of trading experience in the G10 or EM space. Additionally, you must possess a proven track record, strong analytical/quantitative skills, rational decision making and exceptional risk management skills. This is an amazing opportunity to join a hedge fund with a long standing track record that is continuing to strategically expand.  In addition, they offer extremely competitive compensation and benefits, collaborative and collegial culture, all meals during working hours and continuing education opportunities. If interested in learning more, please submit your resume via the link below and a recruiting team member will reach out to you to discuss.

Well established firm with a significant cash business is actively looking to expand into equity derivatives spurred by the demands from their existing clients. To spearhead this expansion, they are keen to bring on a team, ideally of 3-5 professionals who have a proven track record of collaboration and success either currently or in the past. What makes this opportunity exceptional is the firm’s commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual success. They aren’t just looking for employees, they’re seeking partners who will have the chance to invest in the firm itself. If interested in learning more, please reach out to Stacey at scrognale@greythorneassociates.com or 610.389.5898