Optiver

FinTech

SSOFloorTrader

$200–200k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“SSO Floor Trader at Optiver. Skills: Options trading, Market making, Floor brokerage, Exchange operations. Make markets in options. Represent firm on exchange”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive liquidity provision; Improve execution quality; Identify market structure opportunities

Industry & Context.

FinTech

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 3+ years options trading, 3+ years market making, 3+ years floor brokerage, 3+ years exchange operations

Nice to Have

Prior options market-making experience, Series 57 active, Existing floor broker relationships, Existing market maker relationships

What You'll Do.

Make markets in options

Represent firm on exchange

Build relationships with brokers

Build relationships with DPMs

Build relationships with LMMs

Build relationships with exchange officials

Track exchange rule changes

Track incentive programs

Optimize quoting quality

Optimize execution quality

Facilitate large trades

Facilitate complex trades

Ensure compliance with rules

Ensure compliance with regulations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with electronic traders; Work with floor brokers; Work with DPMs/LMMs; Work with exchange personnel

Communication Scope

Excellent communicator

Free ATS check

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