Performance Researcher

WHO WE ARE:

At Optiver, trading is our business, and we believe that to be competitive, we need to adapt, innovate, and continuously improve. Our strategy research team combines data and a systematic approach to identify opportunities in the market. Then, we iterate on these ideas to maximise the performance of our strategies. This is where you come in!

In Asia Pacific, Optiver was one of the first global market makers to establish a presence in the region, with the incorporation our Sydney office in 1996. Since then, we have expanded our footprint by establishing offices in Taipei (2005), Hong Kong (2007), Shanghai (2012) and Singapore (2021). The business in Mumbai is newly established and deemed to be an integral part of the APAC strategy, with an anticipation of significant growth over the coming years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

You will improve our trading results using insights driven by data. You'll work closely with the development, research, and trading teams. You will develop hypotheses and test them experimentally. You'll direct engineering efforts and build tools to monitor and optimise our low-latency trading strategies. You'll work with cutting-edge hardware and terabytes of data. You’ll reverse engineer systems to understand how to improve our trading success. In short, you’ll be responsible for defining and driving improvements to our trading through technology.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 2-5 years' years in an equivalent role.
• An understanding of how computer systems work e.g., memory allocation, caches, system programming, networking.
• Experience in programming Python (Pandas, Numpy, SciPy) or other data science toolkits (R, Matlab) strongly preferred.
• Scientific and critical thinking skills, as well as an eye for detail.
• Outstanding communication skills. You’re able to coordinate with multiple stakeholder groups, challenging thinking and obtaining buy-in.
• The ability to present complex ideas with data to expedite decision making.
• A focus on pragmatic outcomes, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• An interest in, or knowledge of, trading.
• Reverse engineering experience a bonus.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment
• Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
• Competitive benefits
• A work-from-home allowance and support

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.