<p>Optiver is looking for its next generation of Institutional Traders to join our Amsterdam office. Our ideal candidates are individuals with a unique blend of astuteness and numerical skills who are passionate about staying on top of financial markets and making split-second decisions that will have direct impact on our P&L.</p> <p>As an Institutional Trader, you'll be responsible for communicating with our long-standing network of brokers dotted around Europe and the US. You'll handle incoming price requests and collaborate with our screen traders, playing a vital role in the trade's lifecycle. Relationship management will be a crucial part of your day to day, be it with your team or with external parties.</p> <p>What you'll do:</p> <p>As an Institutional Trader, you will be at the forefront of the market, making important decisions based on your intuition, analysis, and market insights. You will be instrumental in executing our large-order trading strategies and negotiating the best possible prices with speed.</p> <ul> <li>Identify and capitalise on market opportunities both independently and within the trading team; </li><li>Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability; </li><li>Constantly aiming to identify new product/market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximise success; </li><li>Improve execution and access to volume; </li><li>Network internally in order to make the best informed decisions; </li><li>Build and maintain relationships with your team, brokers and direct counterparties (DCPs); </li><li>Represent Optiver's quotes and execute orders with many of the world's largest trading desks via phone, IM, and Bloomberg; </li><li>Negotiate prices with the Brokers and other relevant parties; </li><li>Help improve our systems and tools in order to capture data in the most effective way; </li><li>Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges' rules & regulations and market structures in which we engage; </li></ul> <p>Who you are:</p> <ul> <li>You have a high EQ and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence outcomes </li><li>You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. English fluency is a must </li><li>A professional with 2 to 5 years of working experience, preferably with a degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Econometrics, Finance, Physics or equivalent (STEM) </li><li>You have the ability to work well under pressure / are resilient </li><li>You have an entrepreneurial mindset </li><li>You are detailed oriented </li><li>You are competitive by nature </li><li>You thrive making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades - often simultaneously </li></ul> <p>Who we are:</p> <p>Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions.</p> <p>What you'll get:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In addition, you'll receive:</p> <ul> <li>A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool. </li><li>The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries. </li><li>25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expenses. </li><li>Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance. </li><li>Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages. </li><li>Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats. </li></ul> <p>How to apply:</p> <p>Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via [email protected]. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. Kindly note that we do not require assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.</p> <p>Diversity statement:</p> <p>Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.</p> <p>You are viewing: Apply now</p> <p>Institutional Trader</p>