Optiver · 2 days ago
US Options Sales Trader
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expOptiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. They are seeking experienced sales traders to build and maintain relationships with institutional counterparties in the US Options market while collaborating with traders to enhance trading strategies.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarket Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with institutional counterparties in the listed US Options space
Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies and liquidity offering
Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties
Actively manage and update our CRM system to ensure accurate relationship tracking
Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminar
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a sales trading role covering buy-side firms, with a focus on US index/equity options
Deep understanding of the equity options market and key participants across exchanges
Leverage existing network within index and equity options buy-side community, with the ability to foster new connections
Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences
Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties
Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and grow
Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets
Bachelor's degree required
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening
Benefits
Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
401 (k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social event, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-11-25
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