The key to Optiver’s success as a leading market maker is our people. We place a strong focus on education and internal growth, making the Campus Recruitment team pivotal to the development of our Amsterdam and London operations. As a Campus Recruiter, you will be responsible for hiring into our Internship and Graduate programs, as well as attracting top talent to our early engagement initiatives. Have an innovative idea? You will have both the freedom and resources to make it happen – we believe in autonomy, ownership and providing a platform for everyone to make an impact. We know our best work is done together, so you’ll both collaborate with and potentially mentor other Campus Recruiters across our Amsterdam and London teams.

Please note: this role could be based in Amsterdam or London - please highlight your preference when you apply. If you have already applied for the Campus Recruiter role in Amsterdam or London, you do not need to submit a second application if you’re open to both locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Our Recruitment teams are formed of specialists that work across our three key departments: Trading, Technology and Business Operations. The core focus of our Campus Recruiters is to identify, attract, and secure top talent from our target markets for our early careers programs and opportunities. To help us achieve our goals, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier universities and target student groups
• Planning and executing on-campus and in-house for students including delivering company presentations, attending career fairs and hosting in-house days
• Traveling across Europe as needed during peak seasons
• Developing innovative recruitment strategies supported by data-driven insights
• Proactively assessing and improving our current recruitment strategy
• Exercising your interviewing toolkit – combining accurate assessment with a top candidate experience
• Mentoring and supporting the development of your colleagues

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive the relevant local benefits:

Amsterdam

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool 
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries 
• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses 
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organised sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks

London

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefits from our global profit pool 
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK bank holidays 
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses 
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme and ClassPass fitness membership 
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events 
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth 

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree
• 2+ years of relevant or related experience (preferably in graduate/campus or other high-volume recruitment within the UK or EU market)
• Experience recruiting from the UK/broader EMEA markets is highly valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to handle competing priorities and to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• An appetite to utilize data to inform strategic thinking and decision-making
• Flexibility with regards to working hours, since events and traveling can take place during evenings and weekends

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Campus Recruiter. Please provide us with a CV. When we think there is a potential match, you will hear from us sooner than you expect.

Please note:

• We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

The key to Optiver’s success as a leading market maker is our people. We place a strong focus on education and internal growth, making the Campus Recruitment team pivotal to the development of our Amsterdam and London operations. As a Campus Recruiter, you will be responsible for hiring into our Internship and Graduate programs, as well as attracting top talent to our early engagement initiatives. Have an innovative idea? You will have both the freedom and resources to make it happen – we believe in autonomy, ownership and providing a platform for everyone to make an impact. We know our best work is done together, so you’ll both collaborate with and potentially mentor other Campus Recruiters across our Amsterdam and London teams.

Please note: this role could be based in Amsterdam or London - please highlight your preference when you apply. If you have already applied for the Campus Recruiter role in Amsterdam or London, you do not need to submit a second application if you’re open to both locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Our Recruitment teams are formed of specialists that work across our three key departments: Trading, Technology and Business Operations. The core focus of our Campus Recruiters is to identify, attract, and secure top talent from our target markets for our early careers programs and opportunities. To help us achieve our goals, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier universities and target student groups
• Planning and executing on-campus and in-house for students including delivering company presentations, attending career fairs and hosting in-house days
• Traveling across Europe as needed during peak seasons
• Developing innovative recruitment strategies supported by data-driven insights
• Proactively assessing and improving our current recruitment strategy
• Exercising your interviewing toolkit – combining accurate assessment with a top candidate experience
• Mentoring and supporting the development of your colleagues

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive the relevant local benefits:

Amsterdam

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool 
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries 
• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses 
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organised sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks

London

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefits from our global profit pool 
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK bank holidays 
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses 
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme and ClassPass fitness membership 
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events 
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth 

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree
• 2+ years of relevant or related experience (preferably in graduate/campus or other high-volume recruitment within the UK or EU market)
• Experience recruiting from the UK/broader EMEA markets is highly valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to handle competing priorities and to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• An appetite to utilize data to inform strategic thinking and decision-making
• Flexibility with regards to working hours, since events and traveling can take place during evenings and weekends

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Campus Recruiter. Please provide us with a CV. When we think there is a potential match, you will hear from us sooner than you expect.

Please note:

• We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision making and execution of our large-order trading strategies through the management of our relationships with brokers and direct counterparties.

We’re looking for a unique blend of communication skills and quantitative ability. The daily interactions you’ll have with our external partners will provide vital market insights; when these are combined with your analytical skills, intuition and close collaboration with our Screen Traders, you’ll be well placed to negotiate the best possible prices at speed. For many of the products we trade, this approach allows us to continuously operate at the forefront of the market.

What you’ll do

• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, both independently and within the trading team;
• Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability;
• Constantly aim to identify new product/market opportunities to diversify our strategies and maximise success;
• Improve execution and access to volume;
• Network internally with other Institutional Traders and Screen Traders to ensure you’re acting on well-informed decisions;
• Represent Optiver’s quotes and execute orders with many of the world’s largest trading desks via phone, IM and Bloomberg;
• Negotiate prices with brokers and other relevant parties;
• Help improve our systems and tools in order to capture data in the most effective way;
• Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges’ rules/regulations and market structures in which we engage.

Who you are

• High EQ and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence outcomes;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English fluency is a requirement;
• 2-5 years of professional working experience; Previous experience in a similar seat may be beneficial but there’s also a lot of raw skills that can be learnt from other fields and applied to this type of dynamic role.
• Minimum of a BSc in a quantitative or technical field;
• Ability to work well under pressure, thriving when making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades, often simultaneously;
• Entrepreneurial mindset;
• Detail oriented;
• Competitive by nature;

If you're interested in learning more, have a look at our 'Inside Optiver's Institutional Trading Team' blog!

Who we are 

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you’ll get 

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

Your onboarding will start with an intensive three-month training program alongside other new employees from other departments within the organisation. The first month will be classroom based, bringing you up to speed with the theoretical basics of pricing and the workings of the wider organisation. In the second month you will experience a live simulation trading environment, before putting your knowledge into practice by contributing to your own project, meaning you will be delivering business impact right from the start. We believe hands-on experience is the best way to learn and that’s exactly what we provide.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Opening Description

Optiver is hiring a dedicated Counterparty Onboarding & Lifecycle Management Specialist to own the end-to-end onboarding process for Disclosed Counterparties (DCPs) and Brokers across the FICC business. The role sits at the intersection of commercial growth and operational control, acting as the primary point of accountability for all counterparty lifecycle events from initial engagement through to active trading readiness.

What you’ll do

DCP and Broker Onboarding

• Own the full onboarding lifecycle for new Disclosed Counterparties (buyside, bank and market maker) and Brokers across FICC business for both Listed and OTC Options.
• Project-manage each onboarding from initial submission through to live trading readiness, coordinating across Sales, Trading, Compliance, Legal and Operations.
• Maintain a pipeline view of all active onboardings; track blockers and escalate where commercial urgency requires acceleration.
• Proactively streamline sub-optimal processes where they exist.
• Use of technology and AI tools to achieve the above goals.

KYC / AML

• Complete Reverse KYC processes for counterparties performing KYC on Optiver entities, preparing and managing the necessary documentation packages.
• Execute periodic KYC refresh reviews in line with Compliance-mandated schedules and risk ratings.
• Partner with Compliance on AML controls and KYC process governance; serve as the operational owner of KYC records and documentation.

Account Maintenance & Lifecycle Management

• Manage ongoing account maintenance events: new fund additions, entity restructures, legal name changes, beneficial ownership updates.
• Maintain accurate and auditable counterparty records across internal systems and documentation repositories.
• Monitor counterparty data quality and proactively flag material changes that require KYC reassessment.

Legal Documentation — OTC Agreements

• Along with Sales leads, help drive forward OTC legal documentation for OTC FX and Metals Options and, including:
  • FXPB (FX Prime Brokerage) agreements
  • ISDA Master Agreements and carve-outs
  • Compensation Agreements.
• Co-ordinate with Sales and Legal on non-standard negotiation points; own the administrative workflow and execution tracking.

Post-Onboard Pre-Trade Setup (TBD)

• Manage counterparty setup in internal trading and operations systems. Suggest workflow improvements where it strengthens our operating framework.
• Ensure all pre-trade configuration for new brokers and FX DCPs is completed and tested prior to go-live.

Who you are

Essential

• Hands-on experience with FICC OTC and Listed Options + KYC processes — including ISDA/FXPB documentation workflows.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC frameworks applicable to derivatives counterparties (buyside, banks, market makers).
• Experience managing onboarding pipelines across multiple entity types and jurisdictions.
• Ability to project-manage complex, multi-stakeholder onboardings with competing timelines.
• Attention to detail in documentation management and record-keeping.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Reverse KYC processes (responding to counterparty KYC requests on Optiver).
• Background in an onboarding role at a bank, market maker, or buyside firm.
• Exposure to FX Prime Brokerage or OTC metals documentation.
• Experience with counterparty setup in trading or operations systems.
• An understanding of cross-border framework.
• Familiarity of AI, particularly Claude.

Who we are 

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you’ll get 

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion

As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision making and execution of our large-order trading strategies through the management of our relationships with brokers and direct counterparties.

We’re looking for a unique blend of communication skills and quantitative ability. The daily interactions you’ll have with our external partners will provide vital market insights; when these are combined with your analytical skills, intuition and close collaboration with our Screen Traders, you’ll be well placed to negotiate the best possible prices at speed. For many of the products we trade, this approach allows us to continuously operate at the forefront of the market.

What you’ll do

• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, both independently and within the trading team;
• Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability;
• Constantly aim to identify new product/market opportunities to diversify our strategies and maximise success;
• Improve execution and access to volume;
• Network internally with other Institutional Traders and Screen Traders to ensure you’re acting on well-informed decisions;
• Represent Optiver’s quotes and execute orders with many of the world’s largest trading desks via phone, IM and Bloomberg;
• Negotiate prices with brokers and other relevant parties;
• Help improve our systems and tools in order to capture data in the most effective way;
• Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges’ rules/regulations and market structures in which we engage.

Who you are

• High EQ and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence outcomes;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English fluency is a requirement;
• 2-5 years of professional working experience; Previous experience in a similar seat may be beneficial but there’s also a lot of raw skills that can be learnt from other fields and applied to this type of dynamic role.
• Minimum of a BSc in a quantitative or technical field;
• Ability to work well under pressure, thriving when making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades, often simultaneously;
• Entrepreneurial mindset;
• Detail oriented;
• Competitive by nature

If you're interested in learning more, have a look at our 'Inside Optiver's Institutional Trading Team' blog!

Who we are 

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.
• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Optiver is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing Finance team in London. This role is well-suited to a qualified accountant with early post-qualification experience who is keen to deepen their technical accounting knowledge in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The successful candidate will support core accounting and reporting processes while working closely with senior team members across the business.

What you'll do 

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and post journal entries for trading and servicing entities, including trading-related balances, intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments, leases, and fixed assets
• Perform balance sheet substantiation and reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of general ledger records
• Assist with the preparation of expense allocations, profit-sharing calculations, and transfer pricing calculations, including related journal entries
• Prepare statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Support year-end audit processes, liaising with external auditors and responding to audit queries in a timely manner
• Contribute to technical accounting research, accounting policy documentation, and the implementation of new accounting standards
• Liaise with Tax to support compliance with transfer pricing policies and other regulatory requirements
• Support cash and treasury activities, including bank reconciliations
• Own VAT accounting and VAT return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and compliance
• Coordinate corporate tax compliance activities with external advisors and support employment tax reporting requirements in partnership with Payroll
• Assist with the documentation, implementation, testing, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls and financial governance processes
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Middle Office, Risk, Procurement, and other stakeholders on business initiatives and finance-related projects
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, process optimisation, automation, and the adoption of AI-enabled tools

Who you are

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred)
• 1+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate accounting
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities in a complex finance environment
• Have a willingness to embrace new challenges and drive continuous improvement across finance processes as both Optiver and the role evolves, using AI and automation where appropriate
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Financial services experience is advantageous
• NetSuite experience is a plus

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you'll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Based in London or Amsterdam - please apply to the opening of your preferred base location.  This opening is for London.

As one of the world’s leading Market Making firms, we at Optiver pride ourselves on our ability to improve the market by providing liquidity in all market conditions. Our Institutional Sales teams are central to that success, trading directly with counterparties across the globe. 

As we look to continue our growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic institutional sales.  The ideal candidate has experience building relationships within the German cash equity market and possesses strong selling capabilities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact to our business by driving revenue and building out our market participant network.

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you’ll do:

As an Institutional Sales you will have the chance to play key role in growing Optiver's DCP (direct counterparty) franchise. As well as growing more DCP interactions, you will play a part of helping steer the trading desks' evolution and growth into new markets. Specifically you will:

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with counterparts in the German cash equity space.
• Assist traders in their direct trading with counterparts - guiding on sequence dialogue and giving context to help trading price most effectively.
• Support trading's growing understanding of both individual and wider DCP sector trading, to help inform their trading efforts.
• Develop participant profiles, reports and analyses.
• Work with marketing team to develop and maintain content as it pertains to direct trading initiatives.
• Attend conferences and seminars for related products.

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in Cash Equity Institutional Sales.
• Detailed knowledge of and established professional network in the German cash equity market.
• Relevant experience within top tier direct competitor or global investment bank highly desirable.
• Strong experience building relationships within cash equities space and strong selling capabilities.
• Willingness to travel and meet face to face with prospective and current counterparties.
• An ability to entertain and manage the organisation of events.
• Strong communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership in order to develop exciting projects.
• A pro-active nature that allows you to learn quickly and impact counterparties autonomously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the markets we trade.

What you’ll get:

At Optiver UK, you will be part of a well-established and high-performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As our London operations grow, the opportunity to make a global impact and take your career to a new level expands with it. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration;
• 27 paid vacation days (plus UK public holidays);
• Daily onsite breakfast and lunch;
• Paid commuting expenses (home to office);
• 50% paid gym subscription;
• Private medical insurance;
• Pension scheme;
• Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities;
• International transfer opportunities.

How to apply:

Apply directly via the form below and please provide us with a CV in English. Should there be a potential match, a member of our team will reach out sooner rather than later. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

When applying for a role with Optiver UK Limited, the recruitment process is run via our Optiver global recruitment team. The personal data you will submit as part of the recruitment process may be processed in the UK, US and the Netherlands. By continuing with your application you hereby consent to your personal data being processed in these locations. More information on how Optiver processes your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Optiver is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Developer Experience team. This team is crucial in building the tools and platforms that power our development workflows, enabling our engineers to work fast and with confidence. You’ll be responsible for building the infrastructure, tooling and automation that power the entire software development lifecycle, from local development to production deployment; the improvements you make to our developer environment will improve the daily workflow of hundreds of developers across multiple regions.

We’re looking for a strong engineer with a passion for improving developer experience, an awareness of modern tooling and workflows, with a track record of identifying and implementing high-impact productivity improvements. You’ll join a growing global team on a mission to improve every part of the developer experience at Optiver.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build and maintain scalable build systems used across the company, including core build libraries, common CI/CD pipelines and Docker images
• Develop tools and integrations that make the local develop-build-test iteration loop faster and more seamless - including IDE extensions, CLI tools and container-based workflows
• Automate processes to streamline the release and deployment lifecycle, enabling rapid, continuous deployment ​​
• Track emerging trends in Developer Experience and AI, exploring and supporting the integration adoption of AI assisted tools and coding agents ​into daily development workflows​
• Help us define meaningful metrics to measure and better quantify developer productivity​
• Partner with development teams to identify friction in their workflows and design solutions that simplify their set up, improve iteration speed and enhance productivity

See the team lead's opinion on why DevEx matters here.

Who you are:

• Beneficial to have familiarity designing and optimising containerised build workflows using tools such as Docker, Bazel, CMake, Ninja, Poetry etc
• Skilled in building CI workflows on platforms like GitHub Actions or Jenkins that provide fast, reliable feedback and automate repetitive tasks
• Strong coding fundamentals and experience across both scripting and compiled languages, with a focus on writing scalable, high-quality software
• Have strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of software development from ideation to deployment
• Passionate about improving the developer experience; with a proven track record of initiating and successfully driving developer productivity improvements at scale through impactful tooling and automation 
• Curious, collaborative and eager to work in a high-performing environment that values continuous improvement
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, with a practical approach to solving real-world challenges ​

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:

• A competitive remuneration package, including a performance-based bonus structure.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

How to apply:

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. Kindly note that we do not require assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.

Diversity statement:

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Optiver is looking for a Senior Digital Assets Software Engineer to join our Digital Assets Tech Team in London. In this role, you’ll build and evolve trading systems for cryptocurrency markets, working closely with traders and researchers to deliver solutions in a fast-moving and constantly changing environment.

You’ll play a key role in building out our digital assets platform, helping shape both the technology and engineering practices from the ground up. You’ll work side-by-side with traders and researchers, iterating quickly on ideas and translating market insights into production systems. From integrating with major centralised exchanges to improving system reliability in real-world conditions, your work will directly impact how we trade in this rapidly growing space.

What you’ll do

• Design and build trading systems for digital asset markets
• Develop and manage connectivity to centralised exchanges such as Binance, Deribit, and OKX
• Work directly with traders and researchers to prototype and iterate on trading strategies
• Improve system reliability through automation, monitoring, and robust recovery mechanisms
• Troubleshoot issues across trading systems and exchange integrations
• Contribute to architecture and help shape the digital assets platform
• Take ownership of production systems and drive continuous improvements

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally in trading, crypto, or other real-time systems
• Strong C++ development skills, with experience building reliable production systems
• Hands-on experience integrating with centralised cryptocurrency exchanges (e.g., Binance, Deribit, OKX)
• Experience working with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, or similar) is a plus
• Good understanding of distributed systems, networking, and failure handling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment, partnering directly with traders and researchers
• Able to translate ambiguous trading requirements into practical engineering solutions
• Ownership-driven mindset with a focus on building resilient systems

Who we are 

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment@optiver.com.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Optiver is building its Digital Assets trading capabilities and is looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This role sits in the Global Cloud Platforms team and will report to the Global Head of Cloud Platforms.

You will help build the foundations for a new trading tenancy on Optiver’s existing cloud platform. With a mature hybrid cloud infrastructure already in place, this role allows you to optimize it for the unique operational and performance needs of digital assets trading. Your focus in this role will be on extending our cloud platform to meet the performance demands of a latency-sensitive, always-on trading environment.

You’ll be accountable for delivering a secure, performant, and robust infrastructure that directly supports trading outcomes - stability, latency, resilience, and safe change in the digital assets space.

What you'll do 

• Design low-latency infrastructure using cloud primitives and optimized configurations.

• Own and enhance cloud infrastructure performance setups.

• Build and run high-throughput, resilient connectivity patterns for exchange integrations.

• Drive security hygiene both on and off cloud with secrets management, network segmentation and traffic isolation.

• Implement governance and best practices for shared cloud platform ensuring safe multi-tenant operation.

• Deliver infrastructure as code using Terraform and Terragrunt, following Optiver standards and workflows.

• Build and maintain CI/CD and automated testing for changes minimizing risk in always-on markets.

• Implement and enhance observability using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and similar tools.

• Participate in operational ownership through incident response, post-incident improvement, and continuous hardening.

Who you are

• Demonstrated expertise in owning production infrastructure as an engineer (Platform, SRE, or Infrastructure engineering background).

• Deep cloud infrastructure knowledge, especially around VPC design, compute optimization, and performance networking features.

• Proven ability to write and maintain Terraform modules and operate IaC safely through reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines.

• Solid Linux fundamentals, including networking and systems performance tuning.

• Ability to program in at least one language (e.g., Python or Go) for tooling, automation, and integration work.

• Collaborative skills to work effectively with other team members and stakeholders. 

• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical & non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to gauge business problems and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience managing multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, AliCloud, etc) infrastructure.

• Experience building & managing latency-sensitive systems in cloud (trading, real-time systems, market data, etc.).

• Hands-on experience managing WebSocket infrastructure under burst load and unstable upstream conditions.

• Solid understanding of exchange rate limits / quota models (including weight-based limits) and how to engineer systems to respect them without compromising trading performance.

• Familiarity with high-performance networking concepts (e.g., SR-IOV, kernel/network tuning, exposure to RDMA/DPDK is a plus).

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you'll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

How to apply

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe? 

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Based in London or Amsterdam - please apply to the opening of your preferred base location.  This opening is for London.

As one of the world’s leading Market Making firms, we at Optiver pride ourselves on our ability to improve the market by providing liquidity in all market conditions. Our Institutional Sales teams are central to that success, trading directly with counterparties across the globe. 

As we look to continue our growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic institutional sales.  The ideal candidate has experience building relationships within the Italian cash equity market and possesses strong selling capabilities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact to our business by driving revenue and building out our market participant network.

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you’ll do:

As an Institutional Sales you will have the chance to play key role in growing Optiver's DCP (direct counterparty) franchise. As well as growing more DCP interactions, you will play a part of helping steer the trading desks' evolution and growth into new markets. Specifically you will:

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with counterparts in the Italian cash equity space.
• Assist traders in their direct trading with counterparts - guiding on sequence dialogue and giving context to help trading price most effectively.
• Support trading's growing understanding of both individual and wider DCP sector trading, to help inform their trading efforts.
• Develop participant profiles, reports and analyses.
• Work with marketing team to develop and maintain content as it pertains to direct trading initiatives.
• Attend conferences and seminars for related products.

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in Cash Equity Institutional Sales.
• Detailed knowledge of and established professional network in the Italian cash equity market.
• Relevant experience within top tier direct competitor or global investment bank highly desirable.
• Strong experience building relationships within cash equities space and strong selling capabilities.
• Willingness to travel and meet face to face with prospective and current counterparties.
• An ability to entertain and manage the organisation of events.
• Strong communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership in order to develop exciting projects.
• A pro-active nature that allows you to learn quickly and impact counterparties autonomously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the markets we trade.

What you’ll get:

At Optiver UK, you will be part of a well-established and high-performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As our London operations grow, the opportunity to make a global impact and take your career to a new level expands with it. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration;
• 27 paid vacation days (plus UK public holidays);
• Daily onsite breakfast and lunch;
• Paid commuting expenses (home to office);
• 50% paid gym subscription;
• Private medical insurance;
• Pension scheme;
• Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities;
• International transfer opportunities.

How to apply:

Apply directly via the form below and please provide us with a CV in English. Should there be a potential match, a member of our team will reach out sooner rather than later. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

When applying for a role with Optiver UK Limited, the recruitment process is run via our Optiver global recruitment team. The personal data you will submit as part of the recruitment process may be processed in the UK, US and the Netherlands. By continuing with your application you hereby consent to your personal data being processed in these locations. More information on how Optiver processes your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Are you seeking a team where your contributions truly matter? Do you want to help shape the future of a rapidly evolving asset class while remaining close to core macro markets? Do you enjoy working in an environment where you can collaborate, work hard, and have fun? Do you see laws and regulations as tools that enable responsible innovation and long-term growth? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Your role will be pivotal in supporting and evolving Optiver’s Compliance advisory coverage across macro markets, including digital assets, collaborating with multiple teams in different geographical locations. While your responsibilities will evolve alongside the business, they will include:

• Lead day-to-day Compliance advisory coverage for digital assets trading, ensuring alignment with global regulatory regimes.
• Provide advisory across macro trading activities (OTC FX, OTC Metals and Commodities), working closely with front-office teams on conduct, market integrity, and regulatory risk.
• Advise on new products, venues, tools, trading strategies, and counterparties across digital assets and traditional macro markets, delivering pragmatic, commercially aware guidance.
• Support the digital assets compliance program, market conduct, and financial crime frameworks, ensuring alignment with the macro-Compliance program. Cover AML/CTF considerations, including transaction monitoring, sanctions, counterparty and jurisdictional risk assessments, and blockchain analytics where appropriate.
• Conduct or support investigations involving digital asset and macro trading activity, using both on-chain and traditional investigative techniques.
• Support the refinement of market abuse and communications surveillance frameworks across digital asset markets and macro products.
• Monitor global regulatory developments across digital assets and macro markets, assess their potential impact on the firm, and contribute to horizon scanning and risk assessments.
• Support regulatory interactions, examinations, and information requests related to digital assets and macro trading activities.
• Provide advisory to institutional sales (macro and digital assets sales), focusing on conduct, communications, conflicts of interest, and information handling.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration with global Compliance, Risk, Technology and Operations teams, promoting consistency and a strong Compliance culture.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in working in a Compliance advisory role supporting trading and institutional sales activities.
• Strong understanding of market conduct, market abuse, and regulatory risk across traditional financial markets, such as FX, Metals, and Commodities.
• Hands-on experience advising on or supporting digital assets trading activities, including familiarity with applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g. UK, US and EU) and market structure.
• Comfortable operating across both traditional finance and digital assets, applying consistent conduct and risk principles across different market structures.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to trading, technology and operations teams.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience engaging with regulators or supporting regulatory reviews is beneficial.
• A supportive team player with a positive outlook and the ability to build strong relationships.

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role

We cannot accept applications via email

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Optiver is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team in our London office on a fixed-term 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with strong knowledge of UK statutory benefits and leave administration who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will take full ownership of UK payroll while supporting benefits and statutory compliance activities that are critical to the employee experience. We are seeking someone who is detail oriented, proactive, and confident operating independently, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate and compliant payroll and benefits support. 

What you'll do 

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Administration, or equivalent experience;
• Strong working knowledge of:  
  • UK payroll, statutory benefits administration, and  
    associated UK employment law
  • UK statutory leave and pay regulations, including the ability to interpret legislative 
    updates and assess operational impact  
• Working knowledge:
  • Systems including implementation such as Workday, ADP  
    Celergo, Greenhouse would be advantageous;  
  • International mobility tax implications and payrolling benefits  
    would be an advantage
• Demonstrated experience supporting statutory leave administration within payroll,  
  ensuring accurate pay calculations and compliance.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple 
  priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, service-
  oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;  
• Strong understanding of HMRC reporting requirements including year end processes  
  and statutory submissions.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues in complex business models across multiple  
  countries and jurisdictions would be desirable.  
• CIPP qualification preferred

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you'll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.