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As a Trade Supervisor, you will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, integrity, and performance of Optiver’s automated trading systems. Acting as the first responder to trading incidents, you will take ownership of issues from detection through to resolution, while ensuring clear communication with relevant stakeholders and implementing preventative measures. Having a decisive nature and problem-solving mindset are essential to succeeding in this role.
Job Responsibility
Supervise and monitor our automated trading systems
Assess live trading activity for risk, compliance, and production issues, and respond decisively to unusual behaviour or market conditions
Collaborate with brokers, exchanges, and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real time
Identify and drive structural improvements to system stability, monitoring, and operational processes
Document procedures and maintain accurate logs of incidents and resolutions
Requirements
At least 1 year of experience in a Trade Supervision, Trading, Risk, Application Engineering, or similar role
Prior trading exposure across asset classes and strategies highly desirable
An understanding of exchange-specific rules and procedures
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently under pressure
Excellent communication, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with high-frequency or automated trading systems is preferred
Experience with Python, Linux command line and the ability to extract and manipulate large data sets is preferred
Nice to have
Prior trading exposure across asset classes and strategies highly desirable
Experience working with high-frequency or automated trading systems is preferred
Experience with Python, Linux command line and the ability to extract and manipulate large data sets is preferred
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
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Daily lunch, coffee and snacks
Fitness Subsidy plus weekly massage, plus massage chair available every day
Regular social events, including a company trip every two years
Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary