Senior US Cash Equity Sales & Relationships Trader

Optiver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vacation days (25)

Job summary

Optiver is a leading market making firm focused on improving liquidity and pricing across markets. The Institutional Trading team builds relationships with U.S. cash equity participants and works with traders to deploy new liquidity offerings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with trading, tech, and product teams, plus representation at industry events and ongoing growth in market knowledge. A Bachelor's degree and work authorization in the U.S. are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. cash equity markets.
• Deep understanding of U.S. cash market mechanics and participants.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in the U.S. cash equity market.
• Partner with traders to understand Optiver's trading strategies.
• Work with trading and technology teams to deploy new products and liquidity offerings.
• Handle and manage order flow through various execution venues.
• Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights for counterparties engagement.
• Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars.
• Collaborate with product, quant, and data teams to improve algorithmic offerings.

Skills

Cash equities

Relationship building

Public speaking

Regulatory understanding

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Optiver is a leading market making firm focused on improving liquidity and pricing across markets. The Institutional Trading team builds relationships with U.S. cash equity participants and works with traders to deploy new liquidity offerings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with trading, tech, and product teams, plus representation at industry events and ongoing growth in market knowledge. A Bachelor's degree and work authorization in the U.S. are required.