Optiver

About Optiver

As a leading proprietary trading firm, Optiver works to make markets more efficient, transparent and stable for all. We have over 1,900 employees in offices around the world, united in their commitment to providing liquidity, competitive pricing and reliable risk management.

As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are active on multiple exchanges across the globe, trading options, futures, equities, FX, fixed income and commodities products.

Improving the market is a responsibility we don’t take lightly:

• Consistent liquidity – Markets need liquidity to function effectively. We trade our own capital at our own risk to provide just that.
• Globally trusted – Working with exchanges across the globe, we provide continuous prices for thousands of financial instruments.
• A stabilising force – No matter the market conditions, we stay the course – even during times of volatility.

Optiver’s People

At Optiver, we seek individuals who thrive at the intersection of IQ and EQ. Our people are not just academic stars – they’re also self-aware and open to feedback. Our culture is underpinned by our values:

• We are committed to doing the right thing. We improve the market.
• We aim for excellence. Our belief in continuous improvement pushes us to be our best.
• We do our best work together. Collaboration drives our success.
• We challenge the status quo. We embrace critical thought, diverse thinking, self-reflection and open feedback.
• We take ownership. Owners, entrepreneurs and initiative takers make the difference.

Optiver’s Global Offices Trade Around the Clock

Optiver works across 7 different time zones to help keep financial markets ticking. Optiver has offices in 9 different cities. See the details below.