Institutional Trader

Optiver; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm based in London is seeking an Institutional Trader to enhance trading strategies and manage relationships with brokers worldwide. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical and communication skills, having 2-5 years of experience in related fields, and are passionate about the financial markets.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Daily onsite breakfast and lunch

Support on commuting expenses

Private medical insurance

Training and continuous learning opportunities

International transfer opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of working experience required.
• Fluency in English is necessary.
• Ability to handle a high volume of trades.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing large-order trading strategies.
• Communicate with brokers and negotiate prices.
• Identify and capitalise on market opportunities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

High emotional intelligence

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Econometrics, Finance or Physics

Job description

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Optiver is looking for its next generation of Institutional Traders to join our London 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.

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.

What you'll do:

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.

• Identify and capitalise on market opportunities both independently and within the trading team;
• Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability;
• Constantly aiming to identify new product/market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximise success;
• Improve execution and access to volume;
• Network internally in order to make the best informed decisions;
• Build and maintain relationships with your team, brokers and direct counterparties (DCPs);
• Represent Optiver’s quotes and execute orders with many of the world’s largest trading desks via phone, IM, and Bloomberg;
• Negotiate prices with the Brokers and other relevant parties;
• Help improve our systems and tools in order to capture data in the most effective way;
• Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges’ rules & regulations and market structures in which we engage;

Who you are:

• You have a high EQ and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence outcomes
• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. English fluency is a must
• A professional with 2 to 5 years of working experience, preferably with a degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Econometrics, Finance, Physics or equivalent (STEM)
• You have the ability to work well under pressure / are resilient
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset
• You are detailed oriented
• You are competitive by nature
• You thrive making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades – often simultaneously

Who we are:

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.

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:

• Competitive remuneration;
• Daily onsite breakfast and lunch;
• Support on commuting expenses;
• Private medical insurance;
• Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities;
• International transfer opportunities.

How to apply:

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