Events and Executive Assistant

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div id="Page1" class="idf-page"> <div class="idf-p"> <div class="idf-r">Optiver is looking for an Events &amp; Executive Assistant&nbsp;to join our Travel, Events, and Leadership Office&nbsp;(TELO) team. This role is equal parts culture builder, event planner, and executive partner, serving as&nbsp;the connective tissue of our growing NYC office. &nbsp;This role reports to the Head of Travel, Events, and Leadership Office and is dedicated to driving a positive, connected, and energized environment&nbsp;through thoughtful event programming, community building, and a relentless focus on what it feels&nbsp;like to work here every day. This is a culture-first role.</div> <div class="idf-r">&nbsp;</div> <div class="idf-r">You'll own the planning and execution of company events, drive a positive and energized office&nbsp;experience, and provide high-caliber executive support to a senior leader. You'll work with startup&nbsp;energy and a builder's mindset, while delivering best-in-class experiences and processes that reflect&nbsp;Optiver's standard of excellence.</div> <div class="idf-r">&nbsp;</div> <div class="idf-r">This role is based on-site in our New York City office.</div> <div class="idf-r">&nbsp;</div> <div class="idf-r"><strong>What you'll do</strong></div> <div class="idf-r">&nbsp;</div> <div class="idf-r">As an Events &amp; Executive Assistant, your key responsibilities include:</div> </div> <div class="idf-p"> <div class="idf-r"> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary culture steward for the NYC office: taking ownership of the office experience, championing engagement, and creating an environment where people want to show up and do their best work</li> <li>Provide executive support to a senior NY leader, proactively managing their schedule, priorities, travel, and helping them shape a positive culture</li> <li>Collaborate closely with the Event Manager to ensure alignment with the broader US events strategy, budget, and event experience goals</li> <li>Identify and surface improvements to event playbooks, vendor management, and office experience workflows to raise the operational bar</li> <li>Own the local planning, logistics, and execution of institutional trading events — from client dinners and market-facing gatherings to conference participation and hosted experiences</li> <li>Manage invite lists, vendor relationships, venues, budgets, and day-of execution to ensure every event reflects Optiver's brand and professionalism</li> <li>Act as a communication bridge betwee