At Optiver, we are committed to maintaining a strong control environment, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance across our operations. Our Compliance Monitoring team plays a critical role in assessing controls, identifying areas of risk, and fostering strong relationships to enhance our compliance framework.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, including design, procedures, and operational performance.
• Identify weaknesses and potential gaps in control frameworks, investigating any deficiencies to recommend corrective actions.
• Perform control testing and monitoring activities in line with established procedures to support compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Develop test plans and procedures to proactively identify risks and improve control mechanisms.
• Collaborate in running the Global Compliance Monitoring Team governance program and collaborate with other Compliance teams to develop a risk-based book of monitoring work.
• Work with internal stakeholders across business functions to gather information, understand processes, and support improvements in control effectiveness.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders regarding compliance and operational risks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key teams, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Develop detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Contribute to a knowledge-sharing environment by documenting control assessments and best practices.
• Continuously monitor the control environment, adapting to evolving regulatory standards and business needs.
• Leverage enterprise AI tools to improve processes and team efficiency by identifying and automating recurring tasks and workflows.

 

WHO YOU ARE

• 1-2 years experience in Compliance or similar risk and control-type function
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn how to assess control environments and adapt to new information.
• Take a thoughtful, risk-aware, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Exposure to, or academic knowledge of, US and EU financial regulations is beneficial; interest in APAC regulations is a plus.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
• Show curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with an interest in learning how new tools can support compliance processes and improve team efficiency.

 

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure.

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.

• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.

• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.

• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.

• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?  

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role

• We cannot accept applications via email’

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.