Institutional Cash Equity Sales Trader
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Cash Equity Sales Trader at Optiver, you will establish and develop relationships with key participants in the U.S. cash equity market while partnering closely with traders to understand and deploy our trading strategies. You will manage order flow through various execution venues, develop participant profiles and insights, and work with product, quant, and data teams to enhance our algorithmic offerings. Additionally, you will represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars to strengthen market relationships.
Requirements
- 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
What You'll Get
- $200k base salary
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- 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