Are you interested in financial markets, AI and computer programming? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, building tools, automation, and analysis? If you like the idea of working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, then you might be the next Trading Analyst at Optiver!

We are looking for an experienced and talented AI specialist Trading Analyst to join our Trading Analyst team. You will bring your technical expertise to enhance the Trading Analyst team whilst also working closely with trading, research and developer teams to solve complex trading problems, analyse the markets we trade and the strategies we use to generate innovate trading ideas. In addition, you will build tools and systems to evolve the team’s trading and operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Design, build and deploy AI-powered agents that augment traders’ decision-making, automate repeatable workflows, and enable our trading to operate more efficiently and at greater scale.
• Develop intelligent automation for traders via scripting APIs, embedding AI agents directly into day-to-day trading workflows.
• Drive data insights by owning and evolving data pipelines to analyse market behaviour and inform systematic and discretionary trading strategies.
• Create intuitive dashboards and visualisation tools (using Dash, Excel/VBA, Svelte, etc.) that deliver real-time analytics, directly support trading decisions on the floor, generate actionable insights and track key performance indicators.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with traders, researchers, developers and external partners to continuously improve and optimise our trading strategies and operational processes.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 3+ years’ experience in an equivalent role highly desirable
• A strong quantitative background (a degree in math, science, technology, actuarial studies, or finance)
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA
• Strong interest and experience with AI
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A demonstrated passion for trading
• Willingness to learn new technologies, navigate frequent change, and contribute to a high-performance environment

What you'll get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams, and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
• Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au

Optiver is accelerating its Global Cash ambition, expanding our footprint across cash equities and ETFs worldwide. As part of this growth, we are looking for an ETF Pricing Specialist to play a critical role in scaling and strengthening our ETF pricing infrastructure. It's an opportunity to sit at the intersection of trading, technology, and market structure, directly influencing the robustness, scalability, and precision of our ETF platform across global markets.

Why This Role Matters:

As Optiver expands its Global Cash business, ETF pricing quality becomes a strategic differentiator. In this role, you'll help shape the infrastructure that enables traders to compete with confidence and precision. If you're excited by markets, systems, and the challenge of building something that scales globally, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Analysis and processing of ETF PCF and related data pipelines.
• Day to day validations of ETF PCFs and related data products, handling edge cases around corporate actions or data quality/availability.
• Work closely with trading and development teams, building systems to improve data quality and process automation

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience working with ETF and related financial datasets
• Comfortable working with data; experience with Python or similar languages is beneficial
• Preference for experience processing PCFs or corporate action datasets
• Clear communicator who works well in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Diligent, with strong attention to detail

What you'll get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams, and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
• Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au