Sales Trader

Optiver • Chicago, IL

281d • $175,000 - $175,000

About The Position

As one of the world’s leading market making firms, Optiver is committed to improving the market by providing liquidity across all market conditions. Our Institutional Trading teams play a key role in this mission, partnering with over 600+ counterparties globally. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking experienced sales traders who are excited to contribute within a collaborative, high-impact environment. We value initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and diverse perspectives – your contributions will help shape trading strategies and strengthen our relationships across the market.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a sales trading role covering buy-side firms, with a focus on US index/equity options.
• Deep understanding of the equity options market and key participants across exchanges.
• Leverage existing network within index and equity options buy-side community, with the ability to foster new connections.
• Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and grow.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with institutional counterparties in the listed US Options space.
• Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies and liquidity offering.
• Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties.
• Actively manage and update our CRM system to ensure accurate relationship tracking.
• Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
• Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure.
• 401 (k) match up to 50%.
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays.
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree