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.

Who We Are:
Optiver is a leading tech-driven trading firm and a global market maker with a legacy of being one of the most established market making institutions. We are a trusted collaborator to over 70 exchanges worldwide, committed to improving the market by injecting liquidity, ensuring accurate pricing, fostering transparency, and acting as a stabilizing force across varying market conditions. Our dedication to continuous improvement secures our position as defenders of efficient and equitable markets for all participants.

Located in the vibrant trading hub of Chicago, Optiver thrives within a city renowned for its significant role in the trading industry. Our Chicago office is actively engaged on leading US exchanges, dealing in a diverse array of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange.

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.
  
  

Who You Are:

• Boasting at least 7 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.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

What you’ll get:
Joining Optiver means working alongside the best professionals from over 40 different countries in a truly collaborative environment. You’ll have a direct impact on addressing business challenges, supported by an extensive range of benefits including 25 paid vacation days, market holidays, complete commuting and health insurance coverage, daily meals, ample training opportunities, a generous 401(k) match up to 50%, opportunities for charitable contributions, frequent social events, and much more.

At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.