Full-Time

Equity Analyst

Financials Sector

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Optiver

Optiver

1,001-5,000 employees

Global market maker providing liquidity services

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$175kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Sales & Trading
Finance & Banking

You match the following Optiver's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience covering the Financials sector, with a proven track record in idea generation and investments.
  • A bachelor’s degree (CFA preferred, but not required).
  • Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communication skills, independent thinking and ability to collaborate effectively.
  • A strong passion for learning new techniques/skills and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
  • Identifying event-driven trade opportunities and collaborating with traders to capitalize on these opportunities, focusing on maximizing your impact on overall desk PnL.
  • Performing scenario analysis for relevant upcoming events, analyzing time-sensitive headlines for companies within your coverage sector(s) and predicting their impact on volatility and/or stock prices.
  • Contributing to the growth of our fundamental research team by developing processes to monetize fundamentally driven trading ideas.
Desired Qualifications
  • CFA preferred, but not required.

Optiver is a global market maker that provides liquidity in financial markets, allowing assets to be bought and sold easily without affecting their prices. The company trades various financial instruments, including stocks and derivatives, across over 50 exchanges worldwide, primarily serving institutional clients like banks and hedge funds. Using proprietary trading strategies and advanced algorithms, Optiver captures profits from the small differences between buying and selling prices, known as market making. Their goal is to enhance market stability and efficiency while offering competitive pricing to their clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

1986

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Optiver is expanding its derivatives operations in Japan, tapping into a growing market.
  • The rise of DeFi platforms offers new liquidity opportunities for Optiver in digital assets.
  • Advancements in AI and quantum computing can enhance Optiver's trading algorithms.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in Japan may lead to tighter profit margins for Optiver.
  • Potential overextension in Brazil with A5X exchange could strain Optiver's resources.
  • Significant investment in Austin may not yield expected returns if market conditions change.

What makes Optiver unique

  • Optiver is a leading global market maker providing essential liquidity and market stability.
  • The company uses advanced technology and sophisticated algorithms for proprietary trading.
  • Optiver partners with exchanges and investment firms to improve global financial markets.

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Benefits

Transparent bonus structure

Top tier benefits

Generous vacation time

Health and wellness programs