Optiver is seeking an Operational Risk Analyst to help evolve how we understand, measure, and manage operational risk in a highly automated trading environment. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical and technical foundation and is motivated by solving complex problems at the intersection of trading, technology, and risk.
This is a second line role, responsible for providing independent risk oversight and challenge while working closely with first-line teams. In this role, you will work with Trading, Technology, and other departments across the company to strengthen operational risk management, including the use of data, analytics, and AI where appropriate. You will also help shape how risk appetite is defined and translated into Optiver’s risk and control framework. Your contributions will play a key role as the business continues to scale and in realizing our long-term strategic vision.
You will work on the trading floor, building a deep understanding of how people, systems, and processes interact under real trading conditions. The role primarily supports the European business, while also contributing to the development of global risk capabilities in partnership with colleagues in the US and APAC.
You will be empowered to contribute directly, own problems end to end, and help shape how operational risk frameworks scale alongside Optiver’s automation and growth.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze operational events and incidents to identify patterns, indicators, and emerging risks across trading and technology
- Design, implement, and continuously improve risk and control frameworks
- Contribute to translating risk appetite into practical indicators, thresholds, and escalation criteria
- Develop and maintain risk reporting, dashboards, and metrics that provide clear visibility into risk exposure and control performance for senior management
- Partner with Trading, Engineering, and other teams to ensure controls and risk signals are appropriately embedded in systems and processes
- Lead and support incident reviews and retrospectives, focusing on root causes and sustainable improvements
WHO YOU ARE
- 2+ years’ experience in a second-line operational risk role or related field.
- Experience in a similar area or sector, with basic knowledge of financial exchanges and instruments; prior experience in market making, algorithmic trading, or proprietary trading is a plus.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, with high standards for personal performance.
WHO WE ARE
At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing 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. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
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A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
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The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
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25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.
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Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
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Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
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Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
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Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.
Please note:
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We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
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We cannot accept applications via email’
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.