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Optiver

Institutional Cash Equity Sales Trader

new york, NY

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Job description

As one of the world's leading market making firms, Optiver is committed to improving the market by providing liquidity across all market conditions. Our Institutional Trading teams play a key role in this mission, partnering with over 600+ counterparties globally.

What You'll Do

Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in the U.S. cash equity market

Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver's trading strategies

Work with the 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 to support engagement with counterparties

Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars

Partner with product, quant, and data teams to translate client feedback into enhancements to the algorithmic offering

What You'll Get

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries

Highly competitive compensation package

Global profit-sharing pool and 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, sporting leagues and more

Who You Are

5+ years of experience in U.S. cash equity markets

Deep understanding of U.S. cash market mechanics and key participants

Experience building relationships within US cash equity ecosystem

Understanding of rules and regulations governing the cash equity markets

Entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership in order to develop exciting projects

Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences

Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties

Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and grow

Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Bachelor's degree required

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

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.

Base Salary Range

$200,000-$200,000 USD

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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