Jobs at Optiver
Optiver is a global market‑making firm that leverages cutting‑edge technology to provide liquidity in financial markets. Founded in 1986 in Amsterdam, the company operates high‑frequency trading desks in Amsterdam, Chicago, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong, using low‑latency C++ and Python systems to execute trades in milliseconds.
Optiver hires a mix of software engineers, quantitative researchers, data scientists, traders and risk analysts. Candidates can expect a rigorous interview process that tests algorithmic problem solving, system design, and domain knowledge, followed by collaborative coding sessions and real‑world trading simulations.
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Trading Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 06, 2024
Optiver is a global market maker looking for an experienced Trading Analyst to work in their Trading team. The role involves analyzing markets, building tools, and working closely with other teams. The company offers competitive remuneration, training, and a diverse work environment.
Cash Equity German Institutional Sales
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm seeking an experienced institutional sales professional to build relationships in the German cash equity market. The ideal candidate has a strong network and selling capabilities, and will have the opportunity to make a big impact on the company's growth.
Software Engineer - Python
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm looking for a Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure Department. The role involves designing and implementing systems to manage infrastructure, writing Python code, and working closely with other experts. The company offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Cash Equity German Institutional Sales
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm seeking an experienced institutional sales professional to build relationships in the German cash equity market and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate has a strong network in the market and excellent selling capabilities.
Enterprise Desktop Engineer (6-month contract)
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 08, 2024
Optiver is a global market maker with offices around the world, seeking an Enterprise Desktop Engineer in their Mumbai office. The role involves ensuring seamless technology operations, providing IT support, and fostering a technologically optimized work environment.
Software Engineer - Global Data Platform
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm looking for a Software Engineer to join their Global Data Engineering team. The role involves building a global data platform and working closely with quantitative researchers to understand their needs.
Trading Operations Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 08, 2024
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Global Strategy Manager
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a reputable and innovative market maker offering a unique opportunity to join their Global Strategy team as a Global Strategy Manager. The role involves working with senior leadership to protect competitive positioning and expand impact. The company offers exceptional career opportunities, a competitive rewards structure, and dynamic career growth options.
Graduate Quantitative Researcher
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 20, 2024
As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher at Optiver, you will develop and implement algorithmic trading strategies, working alongside a team of mathematicians, scientists, and technologists. Your responsibilities include using statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms, leveraging big data technologies to analyze high-frequency trading strategies, building stochastic models for financial derivatives, and ensuring the efficiency of pricing engines. Optiver offers a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities to work with top professionals globally. Requirements include a STEM degree, strong mathematical and statistical skills, research experience, proficiency in programming, and fluency in English.
Software Engineer - Novel Trading Opportunities
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm looking for a Software Engineer to join their Novel Trading Opportunities team. The team is responsible for conceptualizing and bringing to life solutions needed to achieve business goals. The company offers a supportive environment, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for growth and development.
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2024
Optiver is a global market maker that provides liquidity to financial markets. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team, who will work on developing and maintaining their trading platform. The company values diversity and inclusion and offers competitive remuneration and benefits.
Accounting Intern (Summer 2025 - Chicago)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 04, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm seeking a motivated accounting intern to join their Finance Team in Chicago. The intern will gain valuable accounting experience, participate in month-end close processes, and assist with financial reports and analytics.