
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 hiring a Synthetics / Dividends / Equity Rolls Trader to manage trading and position taking in equity repo and dividends across multiple markets. This role requires 3+ years of experience in trading index rolls, dividends, and/or equity repo.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 3+ years of experience trading index rolls, dividends, and/or equity repo — you possess a track record of profitably pricing and trading rolls, demonstrating your expertise in the field. Your analytical skills allow you to identify new opportunities and areas for growth, which you actively explore to help expand the business. You are comfortable collaborating with different parts of the organization to influence trading decisions and projects, showcasing your ability to work cross-functionally. Your communication skills enable you to represent Optiver externally, working with brokers and direct counterparties to provide liquidity effectively.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for trading and position taking in equity repo and dividends across multiple markets, both at the index and single stock level. You will identify new trading opportunities and areas for growth, actively exploring these to contribute to the business's expansion. Collaborating with various teams within the organization, you will influence trading decisions and projects, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Additionally, you will represent Optiver externally, engaging with brokers and direct counterparties to provide liquidity and maintain strong market relationships.
What we offer
Optiver provides a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation in the financial markets.
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