Equity Analyst

Are you an equity analyst looking to join a competitive and fast changing environment? If so, you could be a perfect fit for our growing equity research team.

Our equity research team collaborates closely with our traders to provide real-time news analysis and fundamental research on industries and companies to help generate timely trade strategies, with a real-time feedback loop. As we look to grow the number of symbols we trade in single-stock options we are looking to hire an equity analyst with 1-3 years of experience in financial markets.

WHO WE ARE

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.

Our Amsterdam office is where it all began. Over 35 years ago, Optiver’s business started with a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s European Stock Exchange. Since our 1986 founding, Optiver’s Amsterdam office has grown into one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe. Our culture reflects the Dutch capital city’s progressive, innovative and inclusive nature. With its unique spirit, Amsterdam is the ideal hub for our teams to trade a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a market-leading equity options market maker, we have access to large-scale flow that is driven by events and news. As an Equity Researcher you will collaborate closely with our traders to identify and price short-term trading opportunities through fundamental company, event and dividend analysis. You will work in a fast-paced environment, providing a critical edge with your detailed analysis and ability to stay on top of the fast-changing news events.

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and ideally working towards CFA qualification
• Equity Analyst / Research experience and/or financial services experience with a keen and demonstrable interest in markets
• Interest in Equity derivatives
• Fluency in English and highly effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills encompassing finance and valuation
• Previous experience in analyzing corporate events preferred
• Experience in identifying emerging opportunities and risks
• A proactive, precise mind and a problem solving nature
• A competitive attitude and eagerness to constantly develop

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• The chance to advance your career working alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
• Our performance based bonus structure is unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.

Alongside this you will get great secondary benefits such as 25 paid vacation days (30 after the first year), fully paid first-class commuting expenses, training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massages. Being highly international, we are accustomed to guiding expats through their relocation, offering competitive relocation packages and providing visa sponsorship where necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Equity Analyst. Please provide us with a CV. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruiter Juliano Molossi via [email protected]. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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