About Optiver
Empowering markets through technology and expertise
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...
Overview
Optiver is seeking a Technical Options Trader to build and optimize trading strategies across APAC. This role requires collaboration with research, quants, and developers to enhance trading performance.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record in trading with a technical focus, demonstrating your ability to build and optimize trading strategies effectively. Your experience in collaborating with research teams and developers allows you to contribute strategically to the future direction of the trading team. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to challenge the status quo, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. Your analytical mindset and technical expertise enable you to tackle complex trading problems with confidence. You are adaptable and open to feedback, continuously seeking ways to improve your approach to trading.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for building and optimizing options trading strategies across the APAC region. You will collaborate extensively with research and quant teams, as well as developers, to deliver improvements across various trading challenges. Your strategic contributions will help shape the future direction of the trading team, ensuring that Optiver remains competitive in the market. You will engage in rigorous analysis of pricing, execution, and risk management, leveraging your technical skills to enhance trading performance. Your role will involve not only optimizing existing strategies but also innovating new approaches to trading that align with market dynamics.
What we offer
At Optiver, you will be part of a leading global market maker with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. We provide a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you can make a significant impact on our trading operations. Our culture encourages diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the trading industry.
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