Institutional Trader (Chicago)

Optiver is looking for an Institutional Trader to join our Trading Team. As one of the key faces of our organization, you will translate market intricacies into strategic trades, driving profitability and expanding our trading counterparties utilizing your strong interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our institutional business.What you’ll doInstitutional traders often take on the largest and most impactful trades across the landscape. Every day presents them with new interactions, experiences and situations to navigate.As an Institutional Trader, your key responsibilities include:Represent Optiver by managing current and building new relationships with external counterpartiesInterpret large flows to inform trading strategiesIdentify new market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximize team successCollaborate with our internal sales and trading desks to make real-time contributions to trading and pricing decisionsWhat you’ll getThe opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countriesA highly competitive compensation packageGlobal profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure401(k) match up to 50%Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage25 paid vacation days alongside market holidaysExtensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and moreWho you areHold a bachelor’s degree (required)Have 2-5 years of experience trading Index and/or Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading FirmExpertise in trading and position management around market flowsHave a deep understanding of the market landscape and industry dynamics, allowing for the identification of innovative growth prospectsExcellent communicator with experience building and maintaining external relationships in your prior rolesCompetitive attitude and dedication to constantly improve in a team environment Strong mathematical and quantitative backgroundLegal authorization to work in the US Who we areAt 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 Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range$200,000—$200,000 USD