Talent Program Specialist

As a Talent Program Specialist, you will support the planning and execution of our talent development programs, including on boarding, internships and other training initiatives for Optiver US (Chicago and Austin). In this role, you will work closely with Recruiting, HR, and operational functions to execute engaging programs at scale, that result in a high quality experience for participants.

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:

• Support development programs to drive business goals, ensure operational excellence, and program growth
• Partner with business stakeholders to support planning and execution of various training programs
• Execute on deliverables by following up with key stakeholders
• Evaluate talent programs through data and insights to make iterative improvements
• Communicate effectively with a broad set of stakeholders to share learnings from programs and pilots
• Collaborate with global offices on learnings and initiatives

WHO YOU ARE:

• 2 + years of proven experience within project management, learning and development and/or recruiting
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle priorities and to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication 
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

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.

As an intentionally flat organization, 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.