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Senior Software Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 10, 2024
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm that values real engineering over coding. Senior Software Engineers lead large technical projects, set trading infrastructure direction, and serve as role models. Engineers work closely with traders to solve business problems using a disciplined and scientific approach. They engineer simple, well-architected solutions that meet dynamic needs. Optiver Chicago's culture mirrors the city's energetic trading environment, trading a wide range of products. Engineers will establish vision, design and maintain trading infrastructure, collaborate with traders, and continuously improve in a rapidly evolving environment. Benefits include working with best-in-class professionals, a performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
Trading Support Analyst
Company: Optiver
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 10, 2024
<p>The Trade Support Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring strong execution and settlement of trades within our Execution Services business line This position involves providing operational support reconciling trade breaks and fees and collaborating with Optivers Sales Trading and on boarding teams The Trade Support Analyst will contribute to maintaining accurate trade records complying with regulatory requirements and implementing process improvements for enhanced efficiency The role requires a strong understanding of financial products trade and settlement lifecycle for equity options effective problem solving and communication skills <p> <p><strong>Who we are<strong><br >Optiver is a techdriven trading firm and leading global market maker As one of the oldest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates<p> <p><strong>What youll do<strong><p> <ul><li>Provide bestinclass customer support for trade execution and settlement processes<li> <li>Manage the prepost trade lifecycle in close collaboration with Optivers Sales Trading Onboarding Brokerage and Compliance teams<li> <li>Produce and send trade confirmations and manage posttrade allocation process<li> <li>Work closely with Brokerage team Customers and Prime Brokers to reconcile fee discrepancies and ensure timely receipt of outstanding brokerage fees<li> <li>Assist with regulatory reporting validations CAT 606<li> <li>Collaborate with Optivers Trading Technology and Development teams and thirdparty service providers to support and enhance trade workflows and service offering<li> <ul><p><strong>Who you are<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in finance business or related field<li> <li>Previous experience 2+ years in trade support or operations role within a brokerdealer bank or trading firm<li> <li>Strong understanding of financial products equity options trade lifecycle and settlement processes<li> <li>Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills ability to code preferred<li> <li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills<li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment<li> <li>Series 7 andor 99 preferred<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems <li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics<em><p> <p><br ><br ><p><div> <div> <p>Below is the annual base salary not including discretionary bonus eligibility Offers to be determined based on experience education and skill set<p> <p>Base Salary Range<p> <p><span>$110000<span><span><span><span>$125000 USD<span><p> <div> <div>
HR Business Partner
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p>As a Human Resources Business Partner HRBP you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders and managers across the technology function providing guidance and support on all aspects of human resources Your primary responsibility will be to align HR initiatives with business objectives fostering a highperformance culture driving employee engagement and ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations You will collaborate with various stakeholders including the HR team business leaders and employees to deliver effective HR solutions that contribute to the organizations overall success<p> <p><strong>Who we are <strong><br >Optiver is a techdriven trading firm and leading global market maker As one of the oldest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates<p> <p>Optiver Chicagos culture parallels the energetic city were immersed in Home to the Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Board Options Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US Active on leading US exchanges Optivers Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities ETFs bonds and foreign exchange<p> <p><strong>What youll do<strong><p> <ul><li>Establish strong partnerships with the technology business to understand their strategic objectives challenges and talent needs Proactively provide guidance and support on HR matters to drive the achievement of business goals<li> <li>Enhance employee engagement through efficient management of resignations terminations and exit interviews Identify trends in employee departures to drive improvements<li> <li>Guide managers on performance management processes including goal setting performance reviews feedback and development plans Help establish a culture of continuous feedback and coaching to drive employee growth and development<li> <li>Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters including conflict resolution disciplinary actions and investigations<li> <li>Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations working with legal as needed<li> <li>Facilitate the semiannual calibration process ensuring it is wellorganized and conducted with thoroughness<li> <li>Partner with Talent Programs to facilitate impactful onboarding initiatives including training mentorship and checkins Conduct indepth data analysis of these programs extracting insights to drive strategic HR decisions<li> <li>Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends insights and opportunities for improvement Prepare reports and presentations for senior leaders highlighting key HR metrics and recommending action plans Leverage local data experts to develop analytics<li> <li>Collaborate effectively with the mobility team to facilitate smooth employee transfers creating positive experiences<li> <li>Offer expert guidance to managers and employees regarding Workers Compensation Leaves of Absences and Workplace Accommodations<li> <li>Demonstrate strong commitment to HR laws and regulations by overseeing the Employee Handbook<li> <li>Actively contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives Engage in collaborative efforts across the HR team to drive process improvements and successfully execute special projects<li> <ul><p><strong>Who you are<strong><p> <ul><li>4+ years of strategic HRBP experience<li> <li>Knowledge of local labor laws and regulations across multiple states<li> <li>Proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives that drive business results<li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization<li> <li>Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage HR data and metrics to drive insights and decisionmaking<li> <li>Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively<li> <li>Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to navigate complex HR issues<li> <li>Professional certifications in HR eg SHRMSCP PHR CIPD are a plus<li> <li>Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related<li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems <li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics <em><p> <p><br ><p>
Hardware Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Feb 28, 2024
<p>Hardware Engineers at Optiver build custom trading hardware systems to achieve lower latency and higher bandwidth computation They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market not detract from it Working in close collaboration with Software Engineers and Traders Hardware Engineers deeply understand our trading problems and create dynamic wellarchitected systems that make an impact in a matter of days and weeks rather than months and years<p> <p><strong>Who we are<strong><p> <p>Optiver is a techdriven trading firm and leading global market maker As one of the oldest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates<p> <p>Based in The Domain neighborhood Optivers Austin office serves as the firms innovation nucleus with a strong focus on quantitative research software and hardware engineering initiatives With tech innovation an integral part of our core business the booming city proved an ideal backdrop for our heavy investment into machine learning research infrastructure and big data computing Whats more with worldclass music food and art scenes as well as countless scenic outdoor activities the quality of life for Austin Optiverians is second to none<p> <p><strong>What youll do<strong><p> <p>As we further optimize the latency and scale of our hardware systems we are reaching the limits of whats commercially available so we need to customize our own solutions for the specific needs of our systems As Optivers Hardware Engineer youll accelerate network infrastructure and trading systems with custom highspeed hardware designs This will require you to research new lowlatency techniques and components in order to identify opportunities for integration with our trading systems Youll ensure the successful production and maintenance of our designs and manage relationships with 3rdparty vendors Along the way youll have the support of a multidisciplinary team of Traders Software Developers and Infrastructure Engineers to empower you to build the best hardware available enabling our FPGAs and processors to operate with optimal performance<p> <p><strong>Who you are<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in CE EE or related technical field<li> <li>Proven success with endtoend PCB development including schematic capture layout bringup testing and debugging of highdensity highspeed PCBs<li> <li>Familiarity with high speed signal integrity simulation and analysis techniques<li> <li>Experience with mechanical integration of PCBs with custom enclosures<li> <li>Strong communication and organizational skills to manage relationships with external suppliers and contract manufacturers<li> <li>Experience supporting postsilicon bringup and debugging is a plus<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems <li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics<em><p>
FPGA Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Feb 23, 2024
<p>Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardwarebased trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market not detract from it Working in close collaboration with software engineers and traders hardware engineers deeply understand our trading problems and create dynamic wellarchitected systems that make an impact in a matter of days and weeks rather than months and years<p> <p><strong>Technology at Optiver<strong><p> <p>At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers not just coders Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved We apply a disciplined and scientific approach We engineer simple wellarchitected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business and we take pride in the quality of our solutions<p> <p><strong>Who we are<strong><p> <p>Optiver is a techdriven trading firm and leading global market maker As one of the oldest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates<p> <p>Optiver Chicagos culture parallels the energetic city were immersed in Home to the Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Board Options Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US Active on leading US exchanges Optivers Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities ETFs bonds and foreign exchange<p> <p><strong>What youll do <strong><p> <ul><li>Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high speed hardware designs<li> <li>Research new lowlatency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system<li> <li>Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders software developers and infrastructure engineers<li> <li>Leverage the best hardware available or build inhouse versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting edge server hardware<li> <li>Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll need<strong><p> <ul><li>A Bachelors degree in CE EE CS or related technical field<li> <li>Experience designing coding testing and verifying FPGAs andor ASICs<li> <li>Experience coding in VHDL Verilog SystemVerilog as well as C or C++<li> <li>Experience with RTL synthesis writing timing area and other relevant constraints<li> <li>Experience with digital simulators and selfchecking test benches<li> <li>Experience supporting postsilicon bringup and debugging a plus<li> <li>Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems<li> <ul><p><strong> <strong>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<strong><strong><p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics<em><p>
SPX Floor Trader Trainee
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p>At Optiver we strive for excellence in all things we do We are looking for a Junior SPX Floor Trader that shares this mindset along with a passion for tackling the toughest of challenges If you are someone who has the aptitude to multitask while staying focused the ability to be a problem solver in a fastpaced environment and an interest in a trading career apply today<p> <p><br ><strong>Who we are<strong><br >At Optiver our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates We tackle the toughest problems challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence As one of the largest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe<br >Optiver Chicagos culture parallels the energetic city were immersed in Home to the Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Board Options Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US Active on leading US exchanges Optivers Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities ETFs bonds and foreign exchange<p> <p><strong>What youll do<strong><p> <ul><li>Communicate realtime trade information from CBOEs SPX pit to Optivers inhouse trading floor in Amsterdam<li> <li>Report on Optiver Floor Traders decisions and execution<li> <li>Analyze and assign importance to floor information queue to enhance Optivers trading decisions<li> <li>Act as facilitator and intermediary between inhouse Trading team and exchangebased Floor Traders<li> <li>Coordinate information flow amongst Optivers Floor Traders<li> <li>Maintain and update SampP Trading teams visualization and graphics enhancements<li> <li>Build skills and trading acumen as a Floor Trader trainee<li> <li>Track trading strategies and report on profit and loss PnL results<li> <ul><p><strong>Who you are<strong><p> <ul><li>Hold a bachelors degree required<li> <li>Possess a high aptitude with mathematics<li> <li>Have a working knowledge of financial instruments trading exchanges and markets<li> <li>Excellent communicator and team player<li> <li>Able to make lightningquick decisions<li> <li>Programming experience in Python or VBA is preferred<li> <li>Legal authorization to work in the United States is required we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems <li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics <em><p> <p><br ><br ><p>
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Mar 10, 2024
<p>Our Senior Software Engineers lead large technical projects help set the direction for our trading infrastructure and serve as role models within the organization<p> <p>Our software engineering teams leverage technology to solve a variety of difficult problems Our trading strategies must respond to market events in microseconds or less and we automatically price large diverse sets of financial instruments with extremely low error tolerance We continually refine store and analyze terabytes of data produced by market activity and our trading systems Our user interfaces must present coherent responsive realtime visualizations of market activity and system performance while providing intuitive control of a highly complex system Our core systems must provide a stable performant and trusted foundation on which our systems are built<p> <p><strong>Technology at Optiver<strong><p> <p>At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers not just coders Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved We apply a disciplined and scientific approach We engineer simple wellarchitected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business and we take pride in the quality of our solutions<p> <p><strong>Who we are<strong><p> <p>Optiver is a techdriven trading firm and leading global market maker As one of the oldest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates<p> <p>Based in The Domain neighborhood Optivers Austin office serves as the firms innovation nucleus with a strong focus on quantitative research software and hardware engineering initiatives With tech innovation an integral part of our core business the booming city proved an ideal backdrop for our heavy investment into machine learning research infrastructure and big data computing Whats more with worldclass music food and art scenes as well as countless scenic outdoor activities the quality of life for Austin Optiverians is second to none<p> <p><strong>What youll do<strong><p> <ul><li>Establish vision and technical direction for major initiatives<li> <li>Design develop support and maintain large portions of our trading infrastructure<li> <li>Contribute to the Optiver stack and our pricing research and trading models from ideation through to implementation<li> <li>Ensure new and existing programs adhere to our coding architectural and operational standards<li> <li>Develop a deep understanding of trading and exchanges<li> <li>Collaborate deeply with traders engineers and researchers<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll need<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience leading large scale projects<li> <li>Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals<li> <li>Experience with with either C C++ Python Linux is preferred<li> <li>Innovative bigpicture thinking grounded in realworld pragmatism<li> <li>Desire to continuously improve in a rapidly evolving environment<li> <li>Readiness to set technical direction promote engineering principles and do the right thing<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems <li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics<em><p> <p><strong datastringifytype=bold>Please note this is for experienced applications only If youre interested in graduate and intern positions please instead apply to our 2024 Graduate Software Engineer or 2024 Software Engineer Intern opportunities<strong><p>
Internal Communications Manager
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 24, 2023
Optiver is seeking an experienced US Internal Communications Manager to strengthen the company's brand, establish internal communication strategies, and foster a positive company culture. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders, creating and delivering internal communications content, and collaborating with HR on employee onboarding and training. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, 7-10 years of experience in internal or corporate communications, excellent writing and editing skills, and a strategic mindset. Optiver offers a collaborative environment, performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
AP Specialist
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 24, 2023
Alongside this you will get other great benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies. NetSuite, Accrualify, or Atlassian/Jira experience is a plus Knowledge of brokerage and trading technology vendors and expenses, a plus Experience with Sales and Use Tax and VAT a plus What you’ll get: Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 countries Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. What you’ll do: Process, code and maintain approval support for invoices received for US and UK entities Collaborate with Procurement team on procure to pay process Ensure completeness over invoices received, manage AP inbox Prepare supporting documentation and process ACH and wire payments Independently research and resolve accounts payable related issues and discrepancies Manage 1099 process, maintain vendor relationships, and answer any inquiries as needed Build and maintain various AP reports; assist with operating expense variance analysis Collaborate with tax team to assist in sales and use tax and VAT calculations Prepare journals and perform various support schedules and reconciliations in support of the month-end close process Assist with special projects, as needed What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience At least 3-5 years accounting or relevant experience Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to collaborate across the organization Meticulous attention to detail Strong time management and prioritization skills Proven ability to successfully meet deadlines Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc. Who we are:Optiver is a global market maker with offices in Amsterdam, London, Chicago, Austin, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei. Today, we are a leading liquidity provider, with more than 1,600 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market by competitive pricing, execution and thorough risk management. Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in.
Institutional Trader
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p>Optiver is looking for an Institutional Trader to join our Trading Team Upon joining our firm you will be a key member in growing our equities and execution services arms As one of the key faces of our organization youll translate market intricacies into strategic trades driving profitability and expanding our trading counterparties utilizing your strong interpersonal skills This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our institutional business<p> <p><strong>Who we are<strong><br >At Optiver our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates We tackle the toughest problems challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence As one of the largest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe<p> <p>Optiver Chicagos culture parallels the energetic city were immersed in Home to the Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Board Options Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago has established itself as the derivatives trading capital of the US Active on leading US exchanges Optivers Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities ETFs bonds and foreign exchange<p> <p><strong>What youll do<strong><br >Institutional traders often take on the largest and most impactful trades across the landscape Every day presents them with new interactions experiences and situations to navigate In this role you will also<p> <ul><li>Represent Optiver by managing current and building new relationships with external counterparties<li> <li>Interpret large flows to inform trading strategies<li> <li>Identify new market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximize team success<li> <li>Collaborate with our internal sales and trading desks to make realtime contributions to trading and pricing decisions<li> <li>Assist in the growth of our equities and execution services arms<li> <ul><p><strong>Who you are<strong><p> <ul><li>Hold a bachelors degree required<li> <li>Have 25 years of experience trading Index andor Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading Firm<li> <li>Expertise in trading and position management around market flows<li> <li>Have a deep understanding of the market landscape and industry dynamics allowing for the identification of innovative growth prospects<li> <li>Excellent communicator with experience building and maintaining external relationships in your prior roles<li> <li>Competitive attitude and dedication to constantly improve in a team environment <li> <li>Strong mathematical and quantitative background<li> <li>Legal authorization to work in the US <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems <br ><li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics <em><p> <p><br ><br ><p>
Quantitative Trader Intern (Summer 2024 - Chicago)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 24, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. As a Quantitative Trader Intern, you’ll spend the summer learning trading fundamentals, trading on simulated markets and completing projects in quantitative research, data science and financial modeling. If you’re looking for a taste of a career that’s forever evolving, apply today to kick-start your future. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange. Who you are: Working toward a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in a STEM field Sophomore or higher standing with a graduation date of December 2024 to June 2026 Holds superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills Interested in strategic games and/or competitive activities Experienced in programming or scripting a plus What you’ll get: Highly-competitive internship compensation package Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations and commuting stipends (where applicable) Various office perks, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks Social events, clubs and much more! Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the derivatives trading capital of the US. Experience the thrill of tight feedback loops, working hand-in-hand with our full-time teams as you solve the financial markets’ biggest challenges. Plus, you’ll be paired with an experienced trader to gain exposure to different trading desks and experience the financial markets firsthand. *We accept one application per role per year.
FPGA Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Feb 23, 2024
<p>Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardwarebased trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market not detract from it Working in close collaboration with software engineers and traders hardware engineers deeply understand our trading problems and create dynamic wellarchitected systems that make an impact in a matter of days and weeks rather than months and years<p> <p><strong>Technology at Optiver<strong><p> <p>At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers not just coders Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved We apply a disciplined and scientific approach We engineer simple wellarchitected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business and we take pride in the quality of our solutions<p> <p><strong><strong><p> <p><strong>Who we are<strong><p> <p>Optiver is a techdriven trading firm and leading global market maker As one of the oldest market making institutions we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity providing accurate pricing increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions With a focus on continuous improvement we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates<p> <p>Based in The Domain neighborhood Optivers Austin office serves as the firms innovation nucleus with a strong focus on quantitative research software and hardware engineering initiatives With tech innovation an integral part of our core business the booming city proved an ideal backdrop for our heavy investment into machine learning research infrastructure and big data computing Whats more with worldclass music food and art scenes as well as countless scenic outdoor activities the quality of life for Austin Optiverians is second to none<p> <p><strong><strong><p> <p><strong>What youll do <strong><p> <ul><li>Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high speed hardware designs<li> <li>Research new lowlatency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system<li> <li>Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders software developers and infrastructure engineers<li> <li>Leverage the best hardware available or build inhouse versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting edge server hardware<li> <li>Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors<li> <ul><p><strong>What youll need<strong><p> <ul><li>A Bachelors degree in CE EE CS or related technical field<li> <li>Experience designing coding testing and verifying FPGAs andor ASICs<li> <li>Experience coding in VHDL Verilog SystemVerilog as well as C or C++<li> <li>Experience with RTL synthesis writing timing area and other relevant constraints<li> <li>Experience with digital simulators and selfchecking test benches<li> <li>Experience supporting postsilicon bringup and debugging a plus<li> <li>Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems<li> <ul><p><strong><strong><p> <p><strong>What youll get<strong><p> <div datafontname=gd0f1 dataangle=0 datacanvaswidth=9833333333333332> <ul><li>Work alongside bestinclass professionals from over 40 different countries<li> <li>Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry We combine our profits across desks teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in<li> <li>Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems<li> <ul><p>Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays fully paid health insurance daily breakfast and lunch training opportunities 401k match up to 50 and charitable match opportunities regular social events and clubs and many more<p> <div> <p> <p> <p><em>At Optiver we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect Optiver <em><em>recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender <em><em>identity sexual orientation age physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics<em><p> <p><strong><strong><p> <p><br ><p>