Optiver is seeking a skilled Operations Analyst to join our trading team in Amsterdam. This role is a pivotal position within our trading teams, driving the operation and optimization of both our semi-automated and fully automated market making activities and trading systems. With a razor-sharp eye for detail, the ideal candidate embodies operational excellence and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment.

 

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 DO

Our Operations Analysts take ownership of critical elements of our trading operations, executing the daily workflows that make us a leading options and delta-1 market-making firm.

Covering post-trade activities, your work and projects require the cooperation of several different teams at Optiver and you play a critical connectivity role between those teams and trading. You will be dealing with large amounts of data, need to be precise and thorough and be able to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join us in this dynamic role and make a meaningful impact on our success in the financial markets

• Operate high volume post-trade processes such as: trade crossing and options and futures crossing on exchanges
• Trading reconciliation to ensure booking is correct.
• Improve trading P&L by analyzing exchange and broker fees and system inefficiencies. Optimize cost of carry through inventory management and ensure all trades are cleared on due time
• Build and own dashboards to monitor trader positions, market making activities and post-trade processes.
• Initiate and run automatization projects, where you will collaborate with Developers and program in Python and PostgreSQL.
• Facilitate relationships and act as single point of contact for operations with Prime Brokers, Exchanges and Counterparties
• Send trade confirmations to DCPs (direct counterparties)

 

WHO YOU ARE:

• Experience working in a post-trade operations / trade support role within Financial Services
• Experience working with equity derivative products and crossing is highly desirable
• Able to work in an accurate and structured way with an engineering mindset
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Driven to constantly improve and optimize with a passion to automate
• Competent in Python and SQL 
• Able to work under pressure and multi-task with accuracy
• Fluent in English
• Strong affinity with financial markets
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

 

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 unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

 

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 for the position of Equity Derivatives Operations Analyst.

Please note:

• We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.