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As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision making and execution of our large-order trading strategies through the management of our relationships with brokers and direct counterparties.

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

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

Nice to have:

Previous experience in a similar seat

What we offer:
  • 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

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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