Optiver

About Optiver

Empowering markets through technology and expertise

🏢 Tech, Finance, Investment Banking👥 1K-5K📅 Founded 1986📍 Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Key Highlights

  • Founded in 1986, with over 1,000 employees
  • Headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Specializes in options, ETFs, and futures trading
  • Global presence with offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai

Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker based in Amsterdam, specializing in exchange-listed financial instruments such as options, ETFs, and futures. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates globally with over 1,000 employees and is known for its advanced trading technology and quant...

🎁 Benefits

Optiver offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees enjoy a generous PTO policy, flexible working arrangemen...

🌟 Culture

Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on technology. The firm values t...

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Optiver is seeking an experienced ETF Trader to join their Trading team in Sydney. You'll quote, execute, and manage risk across ETFs while collaborating with quants and engineers. This role requires 3+ years of experience in trading ETFs or related instruments.

Job Description

Who you are

You have 3+ years of experience trading ETFs, cash products, or closely related instruments — your strong understanding of ETF mechanics, including valuation and basket construction, sets you apart in the field. You possess a solid grasp of market structure and how ETFs interact with underlying markets, which allows you to identify and capture trading opportunities effectively. While experience with China markets is an advantage, it is not a requirement for this role. You are comfortable working with data to inform trading decisions, and your experience with Python or similar languages enhances your analytical capabilities. As a clear communicator, you thrive in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams, ensuring that your insights contribute to the overall success of the trading strategy.

What you'll do

In this high-impact role, you will quote, execute, and manage risk across ETFs, both on-screen and OTC. You will identify and capture trading opportunities through market structure insights, relative value, and flow analysis. Working closely with quants, engineers, and other traders, you will improve pricing, models, and execution tools, contributing to the team's overall performance. Your role will involve continuous collaboration and communication with team members to ensure that trading strategies are well-informed and executed efficiently. You will also have the opportunity to shape coverage and strategy across a broad ETF universe, making a significant impact on the trading desk's success.

What we offer

At Optiver, you will join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you will thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues. In return for your expertise, you will have access to a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary, as well as a company trip every two years. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

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