German Bunds and European Rates Volatility Trader
Optiver
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Job summary
Optiver in Amsterdam seeks a German Bunds Volatility Trader to lead trading and risk management of Bunds, Bobls, and Schatz across fixed-income derivatives. You will work at the intersection of liquidity provision, market structure, and client interaction to strengthen Optiver’s European rates presence.
You will collaborate with quants, developers, and other traders to refine volatility surfaces and execution algorithms, while monitoring macro drivers and market structure to uncover real-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline.
- Experience in European government bonds volatility trading.
- Experience in German Bunds (options) is a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to manage risk and interpret macro drivers in rates.
- Excellent communication and ability to build institutional relationships.
- Python proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Trade and actively manage volatility risk across German Bunds and related fixed-income derivatives.
- Quote, price, and execute options and volatility trades for institutional counterparties.
- Collaborate with quants, developers, and traders to refine pricing models and execution.
- Analyze macro and market microstructure developments in real time for opportunities.
- Develop relationships with counterparties, brokers, and market participants.
- Contribute to expansion of volatility trading capabilities and cross-market strategies.
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Job description
Optiver in Amsterdam seeks a German Bunds Volatility Trader to lead trading and risk management of Bunds, Bobls, and Schatz across fixed-income derivatives. You will work at the intersection of liquidity provision, market structure, and client interaction to strengthen Optiver’s European rates presence.
You will collaborate with quants, developers, and other traders to refine volatility surfaces and execution algorithms, while monitoring macro drivers and market structure to uncover real-time
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