Institutional Cash Equity Sales Trader

<p>As one of the world’s leading market making firms, Optiver is committed to improving the market by providing liquidity across all market conditions. Our Institutional Trading teams play a key role in this mission, partnering with over 600+ counterparties globally.</p> <p>As we continue to grow, we’re seeking experienced sales traders who are excited to contribute within a collaborative, high-impact environment. We value initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and diverse perspectives – your contributions will help shape trading strategies and strengthen our relationships across the market.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <p>As a U.S. Cash Equity Sales Trader, your key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in the U.S. cash equity market</li> <li>Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies</li> <li>Work with the trading and technology teams to deploy new products and liquidity offerings</li> <li>Handle and manage order flow through various execution venues</li> <li>Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties</li> <li>Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars</li> <li>Partner with product, quant, and data teams to translate client feedback into enhancements to the algorithmic offering</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll get</strong></p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries</li> <li>Highly competitive compensation package</li> <li>Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure</li> <li>401(k) match up to 50%</li> <li>Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage</li> <li>25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays</li> <li>Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who you are</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in U.S. cash equity markets</li> <li>Deep understanding of U.S. cash market mechanics and key participants</li> <li>Experience building relationships within US cash equity ecosystem</li> <li>Understanding of rules and regulations governing the cash equity markets</li> <li>Entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership in order to develop exciting projects</li> <li>Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences</li> <li>Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties</li>