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The India Technical Operations Manager is responsible for the operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and market infrastructure that underpin Optiver’s trading business in India. This role owns exchange-facing technical operations, regulatory audits, and cross-functional initiatives that are critical to running a high-frequency trading business in a highly regulated market.
Job Responsibility:
Own and manage Optiver’s exchange-facing technical operations in India, including relationships with NSE and BSE
Act as the primary operational interface between internal technology teams and external vendors, exchanges, and service providers
Own the end-to-end delivery of regulatory audits, including biannual Systems Audits and Cybersecurity Audits
Interpret regulatory requirements, coordinate evidence collection, manage auditor relationships, and ensure timely and accurate submissions
Manage ongoing regulatory and technical reporting obligations required to operate in the Indian market
Identify operational risks and bottlenecks and proactively drive improvements to processes, controls, and delivery
Balance delivery velocity with the operational assurance required to maintain a stable and compliant trading environment
Clearly and proactively communicate status, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders
Build strong working relationships across trading, technology, compliance, legal, and external partners
Coordinate and manage deployment of trading infrastructure into exchange colocations, working closely with data centre, network, and systems engineering teams
Requirements:
Solid foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, networking, or software development
Ability to engage credibly with engineers on infrastructure and deployment topics without being a hands-on engineer
Strong understanding of how technology, operations, and regulation intersect in low-latency or trading environments
Significant experience owning and delivering operationally critical initiatives in regulated financial or trading environments
Demonstrated experience working with exchanges (e.g. NSE, BSE, MCX) on technical, operational, or regulatory matters
Direct ownership of regulatory or technical audits, including coordination with external auditors and internal stakeholders
Proven ability to operate effectively across multiple teams and functions, often without direct authority
Experience operating in environments with high accountability, ambiguity, and time-sensitive outcomes
Experience managing infrastructure-related activities such as server deployments, colocation setups, or vendor-managed technical services
What we offer:
A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry
The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
Continuous learning, development and upskilling opportunities
Daily breakfast, lunch, and an in-house barista
Gym/Club membership, plus weekly massages
Corporate health insurance
Uber business for daily commute
Regular social events, including a company trip every two years