Who We Are

Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.

Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver’s APAC head office. 

What You’ll Do

As Australia Finance Manager, you will partner with local, regional, and global stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial insights, strengthen the control environment, and support strategic decision-making across the business. You will lead a team of four and play a key role in driving financial excellence, continuous improvement, and finance transformation initiatives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting for Optiver’s Australia and Technology legal entities, with clear business context
• Managing AASB / IFRS technical accounting matters, including share-based payments
• Overseeing regional variable compensation accounting
• Leading external and internal audits
• Partnering with the Tax team on tax accounting matters (transfer pricing, income tax, GST, FBT)
• Managing non-trading treasury activities including cash, capital, dividends, and FX
• Leading and developing a team of four, including performance, coaching, and development planning
• Supporting and driving finance transformation initiatives at a regional and global level
• Identifying and implementing process, control, and system improvements
• Strengthening the Finance control framework to ensure risks are identified and managed
• Supporting Group Finance on reporting, policies, and technical papers

 

Who You Are

You have a keen interest in financial markets and wish to broaden your experience in financial services. With 15+ years’ professional experience you will be able to provide clear examples of operating successfully in a fast-paced environment, managing successful teams, driving change programs, analysing financial information and providing management insights and solutions. You will be self-motivated and act with autonomy to adapt quickly and effectively manage competing priorities. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and approach tasks with a problem-solving and controls-based mindset, with a constant focus on continuous improvement.

Essential criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, or Business
• CA/CPA (or international equivalent)
• 15+ years’ experience in a financial control or equivalent role
• Experience in a markets business (Product Control experience preferred)
• Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint 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. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment. 
• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
• Regular social events including a company trip every two years.
• Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

 

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected]