Institutional Trader
Optiver is looking for its next generation of Institutional Traders to join our London office. 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.
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.
- 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 2 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
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 70+ 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 get:
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
- Competitive remuneration;
- 27 paid vacation days (plus UK public holidays);
- Daily onsite breakfast and lunch;
- Support on commuting expenses;
- 50% paid gym subscription;
- Private medical insurance;
- Pension scheme;
- Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities;
- International transfer opportunities.
How to apply:
Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment@optiver.com. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. Kindly note that we do not require assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.
Diversity statement:
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.