Institutional Trader

All Options; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

29 vacation days

Well-being allowance

In-house meals

Bicycle plan

NS Business Card

Work from abroad

Job summary

All Options in Amsterdam is seeking an Institutional Trader to manage and execute large orders across European Options Markets. You will operate at the intersection of trading, relationship management, and market analysis, working closely with brokers and liquidity providers to achieve high-quality execution.

From day one, you will interact with internal teams and external partners, taking ownership and making an immediate impact.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in trading or capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of options and derivatives markets.
• Hands-on experience interacting with brokers and counterparties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; English fluency is a requirement.
• High EQ and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence outcomes.
• Ability to work well under pressure, thriving when making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades.
• Detail oriented
• Competitive by nature
• A plus: coding and/or AI experience (e.g. Python, SQL, data analysis, or working with AI tools)

Responsibilities

• Execute large and complex trades by sourcing liquidity through brokers and counterparties.
• Monitor market conditions and respond quickly to trading opportunities.
• Build and manage external relationships to improve pricing, access, and flow.
• Collaborate with internal traders to align on execution strategies and market views.
• Contribute to the expansion into new products and markets.
• Negotiate trade terms and pricing in fast-moving environments.
• Support improvements in execution processes, tools, and data usage.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure, products, and regulatory frameworks.
• Translate market insights into actionable input for trading decisions.

Skills

Options & derivatives markets

Broker relations

English fluency

Coding/AI exposure

Tools

Brokers & counterparties systems

Job description

We are looking for a driven Institutional Trader to join our trading team, with a focus on managing and executing large orders across European Options Markets. The role sits at the intersection of trading, relationship management, and market analysis, with a strong emphasis on achieving high-quality execution through external brokers and counterparties.

You will work closely with internal trading teams while building and maintaining relationships with brokers and liquidity providers. Using information gathered from brokers and counterparties, together with your own judgement and analysis, you will help drive trading decisions and execution.

We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, decisive under pressure, and naturally curious about market behaviour. From day one, you will be exposed to live trading activity, with opportunities to take ownership and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute large and complex trades by sourcing liquidity through brokers and counterparties
• Monitor market conditions and respond quickly to trading opportunities
• Build and manage external relationships to improve pricing, access, and flow
• Collaborate with internal traders to align on execution strategies and market views
• Contribute to the expansion into new products and markets
• Negotiate trade terms and pricing in fast-moving environments
• Support improvements in execution processes, tools, and data usage
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure, products, and regulatory frameworks
• Translate market insights into actionable input for trading decisions

Key Requirements:

• 1–3 years of professional experience in trading or capital markets
• Strong knowledge of options and derivatives markets
• Hands-on experience interacting with brokers and counterparties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English fluency is a requirement
• High EQ and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence outcomes
• Ability to work well under pressure, thriving when making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades, often simultaneously
• Detail oriented
• Competitive by nature
• A plus: coding and/or AI experience (e.g. Python, SQL, data analysis, or working with AI tools)

Why Join All Options?

At All Options, we offer a dynamic role with room for growth, collaboration, and recognition. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 29 vacation days, and perks like a well-being allowance and in-house meals. Celebrate success with monthly drinks and festivities, and take advantage of our bicycle plan, NS Business Card, and the option to work from abroad.

Note that candidates who are unsuccessful at any stage of the selection process will not be reconsidered for the same or a similar role for a period of six months.