Reference Data Analyst

optiverus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health coverage

25 paid vacation days

Job summary

Optiver is seeking a Reference Data Analyst to join a trading-critical team in Chicago. You will source, verify, correct, and clean essential reference datasets that power our global trading operations and ensure data is ready before market open.

You will collaborate with traders, engineers, and data vendors to validate data, build reliable processes, and develop AI-enabled data solutions for speed and accuracy in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial data, data feeds and structures.
• Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, APIs and Excel.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg & IHS MarkIT data.

Responsibilities

• Source, verify, correct and clean reference datasets.
• Ensure data is processed into systems ahead of market open.
• Translate trading requirements into technology solutions.
• Build prototypes and strategic data solutions for changing markets.
• Provide validations of external data and ensure real-time implementations.

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs

Excel

Bloomberg data

IHS MarkIT data

AI knowledge

Tools

Bloomberg API

IHS Markit API

Job description

As our reference data operator analyst you' ll work in a trading critical team to ensure we are ready to trade every day. You will work closely with traders and technologists to source, verify, correct, and clean critical reference datasets that power our global trading operation, operating in an impactful and time critical role.

What you'll do

We are looking for a Reference Data Analyst to join one of our critical trading teams to ensure we are ready to trade daily. You will work closely with traders and engineers to source, verify, correct, and clean critical reference datasets that power our global trading operation. You' ll ensure all data is processed into our systems, ahead of market open - this is both time critical and high impact.

Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure accurate Instrument/ ETF /Reference data and ongoing improvements to controls and reports.
• Translate trading requirements into solutions to be implemented with the technology team.
• Build prototypes and strategic solutions to adapt to the ever-changing markets.
• Provide validations of external data and ensure real-time solutions are implemented.
• Invest in your AI knowledge and building strategic solutions.

What you'll get

You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, 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, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you'll receive:

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sports leagues and more

Who you are

Optiver is looking for someone with:

• Experience working with financial data, data feeds and structures.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience with Python, SQL, APIs and Excel.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg & IHS MarkIT data.
• Practical knowledge of AI with a desire to build AI capabilities.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on operational accuracy and process control.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optifier's benefits package with the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$195,000 - $240,000 USD