Location: Based in London or Amsterdam – this opening is for London.
About Optiver: As one of the world’s leading market‑making firms, Optiver prides itself on improving markets by providing liquidity in all conditions. Our Institutional Sales teams trade directly with counterparties globally and are central to our success.
What you’ll do
* Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with counterparts in the Italian cash equity space.
* Assist traders in their direct trading with counterparts, guiding on sequence dialogue and providing context to support effective trading.
* Support traders’ growing understanding of both individual and wider DCP sector trading, informing their trading efforts.
* Develop participant profiles, reports and analyses.
* Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain content related to direct trading initiatives.
* Attend conferences and seminars for related products.
Who you are
* Extensive experience in Cash Equity Institutional Sales.
* Detailed knowledge of and established professional network in the Italian cash equity market.
* Relevant experience within a top tier direct competitor or global investment bank is highly desirable.
* Strong experience building relationships within cash equities and strong selling capabilities.
* Willingness to travel and meet face‑to‑face with prospective and current counterparties.
* Ability to entertain and manage the organization of events.
* Strong communication skills.
* Entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership to develop exciting projects.
* A pro‑active nature that allows you to learn quickly and impact counterparties autonomously.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the markets we trade.
What you’ll get
* Competitive remuneration.
* 27 paid vacation days (plus UK public holidays).
* Daily on‑site breakfast and lunch.
* Paid commuting expenses (home to office).
* 50 % paid gym subscription.
* Private medical insurance.
* Pension scheme.
* Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities.
* International transfer opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hard‑wired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure you can best demonstrate your abilities.
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