Institutional Trader Job at Optiver (London)

Institutional Trader

As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision m...

Location

Netherlands , Amsterdam

Salary:

Not provided

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High EQ and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
English fluency is a requirement
2-5 years of professional working experience
Minimum of a BSc in a quantitative or technical field
Ability to work well under pressure, thriving when making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades, often simultaneously
Entrepreneurial mindset
Detail oriented
Competitive by nature

Job Responsibility

Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, both independently and within the trading team
Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability
Constantly aim to identify new product/market opportunities to diversify our strategies and maximise success
Improve execution and access to volume
Network internally with other Institutional Traders and Screen Traders to ensure you’re acting on well-informed decisions
Represent Optiver’s quotes and execute orders with many of the world’s largest trading desks via phone, IM and Bloomberg
Negotiate prices with 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

What we offer

A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries
25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks
Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events
Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

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Institutional Rates Sales - AVP

We are seeking an experienced Institutional Rates Sales professional to join our...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field
1-3 years of sales experience at a financial services organization, preferably in Institutional Rates Sales or a related fixed income role
essential experience in a client-facing role working with institutional clients, with a focus on Banks and real money
extensive knowledge of interest rate markets, macroeconomic drivers, and derivative products (swaps, options, futures)
proven track record of strong sales performance, client acquisition, and relationship management
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong analytical and quantitative skills
advanced problem-solving skills
fluency in English and Mandarin is essential

Job Responsibility

Identify and target new client opportunities, on-boarding and prospecting key clients to expand the China franchise
Daily execution of full suite of China rates flow products including cash bonds, swaps and repos
Drive revenue growth by identifying and closing revenue gaps and capitalizing on new opportunities
Partner with various product teams to identify upsell and cross sell opportunities
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of global and regional macroeconomic trends, central bank policies, and their impact on interest rate markets
Provide clients with insightful market commentary, trade ideas, and risk analysis
Facilitate efficient and accurate execution of client trades, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements
Work collaboratively with regional and global sales teams, traders, strategists, and other product specialists to deliver a seamless client experience
Share market intelligence and client feedback to enhance overall team performance and product offering
Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure

Fulltime

Central Bank Rates Sales, Director

Citi's Markets business is one of the largest and most established in the world,...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive sales experience at a leading financial services organization
Extensive experience in a senior client-facing role with a proven track record of covering Central Bank or sovereign clients
Deep product knowledge across the Rates spectrum, including government bonds, SSAs, interest rate swaps, and inflation-linked products
Established relationships with a broad network of institutional clients within the buy-side community
Demonstrated ability to lead complex financial transactions and provide strategic advice to sophisticated clients
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
a Master's degree is preferred

Job Responsibility

Act as a strategic advisor to Central Bank clients by formulating investment strategies and providing solutions to help them manage their portfolios and financial risks
Develop and implement a targeted sales and marketing strategy to deepen Citi's client footprint and maximize revenue across the full suite of Rates products, including SSA, Government bonds, derivatives, and inflation products
Leverage your extensive network to understand client needs, introduce Citi's comprehensive offerings, and drive the adoption of our solutions
Lead the strategic positioning and closing of transactions by coordinating with various internal stakeholders, including structuring, trading, legal, credit, and risk management teams
Originate and execute buying and selling opportunities for clients by forging strong relationships with salespeople and traders across the Citi franchise
Ensure the business operates with robust governance and controls, working in close partnership with functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, and Audit

What we offer

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Fulltime

Senior Lead Software Engineer – Equities Electronic Trading

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to...

Location

United States , Jersey City

Salary:

176720.00 - 265080.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust
Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment
Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes
Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment
Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes
Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Job Responsibility

Design, development and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems
Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative product features and enhancements — including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities
Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale
Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation
Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles
Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions

What we offer

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Fulltime

Applications Development Senior Group Manager - Algorithmic Trading Lead

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineering...

Location

Hong Kong , Kowloon

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust
Prior experience in developing Algorithmic trading platforms or equivalent in a global financial institution
Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes
Expertise in low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment
Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes
Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Job Responsibility

Design and development of Citi's next gen algorithmic trading platforms
Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into product features and enhancements
Continuously improve and maintain automation testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale
Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation
Implement Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles
Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions

Fulltime

G10/ Lm Fx Linear / Stirt Trader, Vp/ Director

The FX Trader will be responsible for executing foreign exchange trades, managin...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
Master's degree or CFA designation is a plus
Required licensing and registrations as applicable preferred
Minimum of [X] years of experience in FX trading, preferably at a major financial institution or hedge fund
Demonstrated experience in managing a trading book and generating consistent profits
Proficiency in various FX products, including spot, forwards, swaps, and options
3-5 years of experience in a related role
Knowledge of respective products and clients
Required licensing and registrations as applicable
Advanced analytical and numerical competency

Job Responsibility

Trade Execution: Execute foreign exchange spot, forward, swap, and option trades efficiently and accurately on behalf of the firm and its clients
Market Analysis: Continuously monitor global economic indicators, geopolitical events, and market trends to identify trading opportunities and anticipate market movements
Risk Management: Manage proprietary trading positions within established risk limits, utilizing various hedging strategies to mitigate potential losses
P&L Responsibility: Contribute to the profitability of the FX desk by generating trading revenue and managing costs effectively
Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective trading strategies and models, adapting to changing market conditions and regulatory environments
Liquidity Provision: Act as a market maker, providing competitive quotes and liquidity to clients and internal desks
Client Interaction: Collaborate with sales and relationship management teams to service client needs, provide market insights, and assist in developing client relationships
Compliance: Ensure all trading activities adhere to internal policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements
Technology Utilization: Leverage advanced trading platforms, algorithms, and analytical tools to enhance trading performance and efficiency
Reporting: Prepare and present trading reports, performance analysis, and market commentaries to senior management

Fulltime

Corporate & Financial Institutions Syndicate EMEA

This position will play a senior role within the Distribution & Asset Rotation (...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Significant experience in loan syndication and/or origination within a commercial or investment bank
Strong track record across the EMEA loan syndication market
Credit-trained with solid understanding of loan documentation
Proven leadership and bookrunning capability
Strong client-facing and pitching experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and execution discipline
Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strategic mindset with entrepreneurial approach

Job Responsibility

Act as a senior member of the Corporate & Financial Institutions Syndicate EMEA team, responsible for the pricing, structuring and syndication of loan transactions across EMEA
Work closely with Corporate, Leverage Finance, Financial Institutions Group, Real Assets and Funds Finance origination teams from an early stage to support mandate acquisition and optimal transaction structuring
Provide authoritative market insight on pricing, structure, terms and investor appetite to ensure successful distribution across underwritten, best-efforts and club transactions
Lead and execute primary loan syndications where the firm has an active or lead distribution role, including bookrunning and coordination of other banks when acting as Global Coordinator
Promote underwriting solutions where appropriate, balancing client objectives, market conditions, execution risk and balance sheet considerations
Cover a broad range of asset classes including corporate loans, financial institutions loans, structured commodity finance, commodity trader financings, funds finance and Core+ transactions
Maintain strong relationships with the EMEA loan investor community to assess market liquidity, deal feasibility and likely transaction reception
Partner closely with the DAR Sales team to support effective primary and secondary distribution, asset rotation and balance sheet optimisation initiatives
Support secondary market activity through coordination with trading desks, intragroup distribution teams and credit risk insurance solutions
Prepare and review high-quality syndication materials including market opinions, liquidity analyses, fee schedules, status reports, presentations and closing memoranda

Fulltime

Low Latency Electronic Trading Software Engineer - Java

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Software Engineer to join t...

Location

Hong Kong SAR , Kowloon

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low latency Java, C++ or Rust
Prior experience in developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment
Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes
Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment
Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes
Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Job Responsibility

Core Development: Design, development and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems
Product Collaboration: Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative product features and enhancements — including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities
Testing: Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale
AI-Powered SDLC: Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation
Agile & CI/CD: Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles
Platform Support & Enhancement: Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions

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