European Bonds Trader • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in trading and risk management, particularly within the fixed-income markets. Your experience includes trading German government bonds and related derivatives, where you've developed a keen understanding of market dynamics and volatility. You thrive in high-pressure environments and are adept at making quick, informed decisions based on real-time data.

Your analytical skills are top-notch, allowing you to continuously assess macroeconomic factors and central bank policies that influence bond volatility. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to build and maintain relationships with institutional counterparties and brokers. Your collaborative nature means you enjoy working closely with quantitative researchers and developers to enhance trading strategies and execution algorithms.

Desirable

Experience with proprietary pricing models and execution infrastructure is a plus. Familiarity with liquidity provision and market structure will help you excel in this role. A background in quantitative finance or a related field will further strengthen your candidacy.

What you'll do

As a European Bonds Trader at Optiver, you will take a leading role in trading and managing volatility risk across the German Bunds, Bobls, and Schatz products. You will quote, price, and execute options and volatility trades for institutional clients, ensuring competitive markets and efficient hedging strategies. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analyzing market microstructure developments and identifying trading opportunities in real time.

You will collaborate with a team of quantitative researchers and developers to refine volatility surfaces and optimize execution algorithms. Your insights will contribute to the strategic expansion of Optiver's position as a leading liquidity provider in European fixed income markets. You will also be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with market participants, brokers, and counterparties to enhance trading effectiveness and market presence.

What we offer

Optiver provides a dynamic trading environment where you can further your career in one of the most exciting trading floors in Europe. We offer competitive compensation packages, including relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for expats. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion while striving for excellence in the financial markets.