Job Opportunity
Trader
Optiver Holdings | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job Summary
International proprietary trading firm. Maintain a complex portfolio of financial instruments. Manage positions in derivatives and equities. Continuously analyse the risk of own position. Take initiative to improve trading methods and models. Academic degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, econometrics, finance or equivalent.
Details
As our new Trader you will be working in a highly competitive and fast changing environment. You need to be able to continuously price and trade financial products while managing a complex portfolio of financial instruments. This means you will also develop a strong understanding of risk- and position management. We value traders who take initiative in improving pricing models and show innovation with new trading strategies in order to seize any opportunity that should arise in the market. Finally, you need to be dedicated to constantly improve your market knowledge and develop your personal skills.
So in short, as Trader you will:
- price and trade financial product.
- maintain a complex portfolio of financial instruments.
- manage positions in derivatives and equities.
- continuously analyse the risk of your position.
- take initiative to improve trading methods and models.
- be keen to enhance your market knowledge and personal skills.
After a two-month intensive training program involving classroom work, trading desk simulation exercises and live market trading with real money you will start trading at your own desk. We believe hands-on experience is the best way to learn and that is exactly what we provide.
What you’ll need
- an academic degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Econometrics, Finance or equivalent.
- excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- a strong affinity for financial markets and a flair for numbers.
- a pro-active, accurate mind and a problem solving nature.
- fast decision making skills under pressure.
- competitive attitude and eagerness to constantly improve yourself.
- the ability to cope with rapidly increasing responsibilities.
- computer programming skills are not required but definitely a plus.
What you’ll get
Optiver is above all a state of mind. We are looking for you when you believe in daily improvement, when you like to be seriously rewarded for your performance and when you easily adapt to change and enjoy some humour and fun.
To be concrete, we offer you an excellent remuneration. But we also offer you great secondary benefits such as fully paid first-class commuting expenses, attractive profit sharing structure, relocation packages, training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massages.
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- Job Reference #: 1461
- Min Education: BA/BS