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Are you interested in financial markets, AI and computer programming? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, building tools, automation, and analysis? If you like the idea of working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, then you might be the next Trading Analyst at Optiver! We are looking for an experienced and talented AI specialist Trading Analyst to join our Trading Analyst team. You will bring your technical expertise to enhance the Trading Analyst team whilst also working closely with trading, research and developer teams to solve complex trading problems, analyse the markets we trade and the strategies we use to generate innovate trading ideas. In addition, you will build tools and systems to evolve the team’s trading and operations.
Job Responsibility:
Design, build and deploy AI-powered agents that augment traders’ decision-making, automate repeatable workflows, and enable our trading to operate more efficiently and at greater scale
Develop intelligent automation for traders via scripting APIs, embedding AI agents directly into day-to-day trading workflows
Drive data insights by owning and evolving data pipelines to analyse market behaviour and inform systematic and discretionary trading strategies
Create intuitive dashboards and visualisation tools (using Dash, Excel/VBA, Svelte, etc.) that deliver real-time analytics, directly support trading decisions on the floor, generate actionable insights and track key performance indicators
Collaborate cross-functionally with traders, researchers, developers and external partners to continuously improve and optimise our trading strategies and operational processes
Requirements:
3+ years’ experience in an equivalent role highly desirable
A strong quantitative background (a degree in math, science, technology, actuarial studies, or finance)
Proficient in Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA
Strong interest and experience with AI
Strong numerical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
A demonstrated passion for trading
Willingness to learn new technologies, navigate frequent change, and contribute to a high-performance environment
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 breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
Regular social events, including a company trip every two years
Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary