Optiver · 20 hours ago
Institutional Trader
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expOptiver is a leading market-making institution focused on improving market efficiency. They are seeking an Institutional Trader to manage relationships with external counterparties, interpret market flows, and identify new trading opportunities to drive profitability.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarket Research
Responsibilities
Represent Optiver by managing current and building new relationships with external counterparties
Interpret large flows to inform trading strategies
Identify new market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximize team success
Collaborate with our internal sales and trading desks to make real-time contributions to trading and pricing decisions
Qualification
Required
Hold a bachelor's degree (required)
Have 2-5 years of experience trading Index and/or Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading Firm
Expertise in trading and position management around market flows
Have a deep understanding of the market landscape and industry dynamics, allowing for the identification of innovative growth prospects
Excellent communicator with experience building and maintaining external relationships in your prior roles
Competitive attitude and dedication to constantly improve in a team environment
Strong mathematical and quantitative background
Legal authorization to work in the US
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 events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-11-25
2025-10-31
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