Institutional Trader

• 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

• 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

Previous experience in a similar seat

• A performance-based bonus structure
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth