Market Risk Manager

Optiver is seeking a seasoned Senior Risk Manager to enhance our dynamic and goal-oriented Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of financial markets, supported by a strong quantitative and technical foundation. In this role, you will work closely with our traders, contributing to the development and enhancement of risk systems, methodologies, and limits. Your contributions will be key in our rapidly expanding team and in realizing our strategic vision for the future.

What you’ll do:

This position is designed for a forward-thinking risk management professional passionate about applying their expertise in options and exchange traded derivatives to advance our trading strategies and risk management practices. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact within a top market maker, we invite you to apply and join our pioneering team at Optiver. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct stress tests and rigorously evaluate the risk associated with various trading positions and strategies, with an emphasis on options and exchange-traded derivatives.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers, and traders to continuously enhance our risk frameworks.
• Clearly present and communicate risk data and positions to key internal stakeholders.
• Actively monitor market news and developments that could impact our trading strategies, positions, and risk models.
• Promptly escalate any risk violations to the Head of Risk, CEO, and the Trading department.
• Proactively identify, document, and analyze risk incidents with initiative.

What you’ll get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, 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, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
• bonus structure
• 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

Who you are:

• Boasting at least 3 years of experience in market risk or trading, specifically with a focus on options and exchange traded derivatives.
• Holding a quantitative S.T.E.M degree.
• Proficient in programming or scripting languages (Python or similar).
• Your expertise includes extensive knowledge of options, underpinned by a solid understanding of option theory.
• Well-versed in Index and Single Stock options markets and trading strategies.
• Knowledgeable about both current and forthcoming regulations.
• Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

Who We Are:

At 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.