Institutional Trader

Join to apply for the Institutional Trader role at Optiver Join to apply for the Institutional Trader role at Optiver Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Optiver is looking for its next generation of Institutional Traders to join our London office. Our ideal candidates are individuals with a unique blend of astuteness and numerical skills who are passionate about staying on top of financial markets and making split-second decisions that will have direct impact on our P&L. As an Institutional Trader, you\’ll be responsible for communicating with our long-standing network of brokers dotted around Europe and the US. You\’ll handle incoming price requests and collaborate with our screen traders, playing a vital role in the trade\’s lifecycle. Relationship management will be a crucial part of your day to day, be it with your team or with external parties. What you\’ll do: As an Institutional Trader, you will be at the forefront of the market, making important decisions based on your intuition, analysis, and market insights. You will be instrumental in executing our large-order trading strategies and negotiating the best possible prices with speed. Identify and capitalise on market opportunities both independently and within the trading team; Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability; Constantly aiming to identify new product/market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximise success; Improve execution and access to volume; Network internally in order to make the best informed decisions; Build and maintain relationships with your team, brokers and direct counterparties (DCPs); Represent Optiver’s quotes and execute orders with many of the world’s largest trading desks via phone, IM, and Bloomberg; Negotiate prices with the Brokers and other relevant parties; Help improve our systems and tools in order to capture data in the most effective way; Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges’ rules & regulations and market structures in which we engage; Who you are: You have a high EQ and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence outcomes You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. English fluency is a must A professional with 2 to 5 years of working experience, preferably with a degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Econometrics, Finance, Physics or equivalent (STEM) You have the ability to work well under pressure / are resilient You have an entrepreneurial mindset You are detailed oriented You are competitive by nature You thrive making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades – often simultaneously 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. What you’ll get: You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets. In addition, you’ll receive: Competitive remuneration; 27 paid vacation days (plus UK public holidays); Daily onsite breakfast and lunch; Support on commuting expenses; 50% paid gym subscription; Private medical insurance; Pension scheme; Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities; International transfer opportunities. How to apply: Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment@optiver.com. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. Kindly note that we do not require assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role. Diversity statement: Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Sales Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optiver by 2x Get notified about new Trader jobs in London, England, United Kingdom . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr