Optiver

Financial Services

InstitutionalCashEquitySalesTrader

$200–200k New York, New York, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Institutional Cash Equity Sales Trader at Optiver. Skills: Cash Equity Sales, Relationship Management, Market Mechanics. Establish relationships. Develop relationships”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Thoughtful problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Open to travel, In-person meetings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years U.S. cash equity markets, Deep understanding U.S. cash market mechanics, Experience building relationships US cash equity ecosystem, Understanding rules and regulations cash equity markets, Legal authorization to work in U.S.

Nice to Have

Entrepreneurial mindset, Skilled at organization, Comfortable presenting information, Open to travel, In-person meetings

What You'll Do.

Establish relationships

Develop relationships

Maintain relationships

Understand trading strategies

Deploy liquidity offerings

Develop participant profiles

Support engagement counterparties

Represent Optiver industry conferences

Represent Optiver seminars

Partner with product teams

Partner with quant teams

Partner with data teams

Translate client feedback

Enhance algorithmic offering

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborative environment; Trading teams; Technology teams; Product teams; Quant teams; Data teams

Communication Scope

Presenting information

Full Job Description

Institutional Cash Equity Sales Trader 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. What you’ll do As a U. S. Cash Equity Sales Trader, your key responsibilities include: Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in the U. S. cash equity market Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies Work with the trading and technology teams to deploy new products and liquidity offerings Handle and manage order flow through various execution venues Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars Partner with product, quant, and data teams to translate client feedback into enhancements to the algorithmic offering What you’ll get The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries 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 Who you are 5+ years of experience in U. S. cash equity markets Deep understanding of U. S. cash market mechanics and key participants Experience building relationships within US cash equity ecosystem Understa

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