Institutional Trader

INSTITUTIONAL TRADER – AMSTERDAM OR LONDON

INTRODUCTION

Optiver is looking for its next generation of Institutional Traders in both Amsterdam and London. Our ideal candidates are individuals with a unique blend of astuteness and numerical skills who are passionate about staying on top of financial markets and making split-second decisions that will have direct impact on our P&L. 

As an Institutional Trader, you'll be responsible for communicating with our long-standing network of brokers dotted around Europe and the US. You'll handle incoming price requests and collaborate with our screen traders, playing a vital role in the trade's lifecycle. Relationship management will be a crucial part of your day to day, be it with your team or with external parties.

WHO WE ARE:

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As an Institutional Trader, you will be at the forefront of the market, making important decisions based on your intuition, analysis, and market insights. You will be instrumental in executing our large-order trading strategies and negotiating the best possible prices with speed.

Role Expectations Cont.:

• Identify and capitalise on market opportunities both independently and within the trading team;
• Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability;
• Constantly aiming to identify new product/market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximise success;
• Improve execution and access to volume;
• Network internally in order to make the best informed decisions;
• Build and maintain relationships with your team, brokers and direct counterparties (DCPs);
• Represent Optiver’s quotes and execute orders with many of the world’s largest trading desks via phone, IM, and Bloomberg;
• Negotiate prices with the Brokers and other relevant parties;
• Help improve our systems and tools in order to capture data in the most effective way;
• Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges’ rules & regulations and market structures in which we engage;

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have a high EQ and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence outcomes
• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. English fluency is a must
• A professional with 1 to 5 years of working experience, preferably with a degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Econometrics, Finance, Physics or equivalent (STEM)
• You have the ability to work well under pressure / are resilient
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset
• You are detailed oriented
• You are competitive by nature
• You thrive making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades – often simultaneously

HOW TO APPLY:

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Institutional Trader. Please provide us with a CV. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruiter Sophia de Rosnay via sophiaderosnay@optiver.com. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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