Synthetics / Dividends / Equity Rolls Trader

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optiver Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.

Optiver's Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver's APAC head office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Trading and position taking in equity repo and dividends across multiple markets on both an index and single stock level
  • Identify new opportunities and areas for growth, and explore these to help grow the business
  • Collaborate with different parts of the business to influence trading decisions and projects across the firm
  • Externally represent Optiver, working with brokers and direct counterparties to provide liquidity

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Have 3+ years experience trading index rolls, dividends, and/or equity repo
  • A track record of profitably pricing and trading rolls is essential
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to be clear, assertive and understanding when talking to external parties.
  • Have an understanding of the market landscape and industry dynamics, as well as being on top of new developments and flows
  • Demonstrate a mature thought process with capacity to challenge the future direction of the business
  • A deep knowledge of APAC dividends would be an advantage
  • Leadership experience is a significant advantage but not essential

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

  • A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
  • The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
  • Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.
  • Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team

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