Junior Talent Operations Analyst

Optiver is looking for an organized and experienced self-starter to join our growing Talent Operations team. The right individual will be hardworking, motivated, and able to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. This position will execute on the day-to-day operations of the Talent team.

Who we are:

Optiver is a tech-driven 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.

Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re 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, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

What you’ll do:

• Partner closely with the Talent team to monitor and improve business processes that impact day-to-day operations, questioning how the processes and technologies work in order to provide improvement suggestions
• Maintain HR systems by updating and entering employee data, including regular auditing for data accuracy
• Develop and update documentation to support various HR processes
• Prepare reports for stakeholders across the business with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain a high level of internal and external confidentiality
• Assist with ad hoc HR projects as needed

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 1-3 years of professional work experience in an HR support role
• Microsoft Excel proficiency required; HRIS, Atlassian and Slack familiarity preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills capable of adapting communication style to suit different audiences
• An attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to problem solve in a logical manner and a willingness to be proactive in thinking through multiple solutions before barriers or problems arise
• Experience handling competing priorities and productively working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• A sense of urgency and commitment to getting things across the finish line without sacrificing quality or experience
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information
• Positive, professional attitude and presence
• Reliable, courteous and flexible team player

What you’ll get:

• Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different 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.  

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, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more.