US Options Sales Trader
OptiverAbout the Role
As an Institutional Sales Trader at Optiver, a leading global market maker, you will build and maintain strong relationships with institutional counterparties in the listed US Options space. You'll partner closely with traders to understand Optiver's trading strategies and liquidity offering, develop participant profiles and insights, actively manage CRM systems, and represent the firm at industry conferences and seminars. This role is central to Optiver's mission of improving markets by providing liquidity across all market conditions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a sales trading role covering buy-side firms, with a focus on US index/equity options
- Deep understanding of the equity options market and key participants across exchanges
- Leverage existing network within index and equity options buy-side community, with the ability to foster new connections
- 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
- Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets
- 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