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As one of the world’s leading Market Making firms, we at Optiver pride ourselves on our ability to improve the market by providing liquidity in all market conditions. Our Institutional Sales teams are central to that success, trading directly with counterparties across the globe.
As we look to continue our growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic institutional sales.The ideal candidate has experience building relationships within the Italian cash equity market and possesses strong selling capabilities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact to our business by driving revenue and building out our market participant network.
Who we are:
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising 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 world’s major financial centers, London was selected as the home of Optiver’s FX trading business, our UK-focused Institutional Trading Team and rapidly growing commodities trading arm. Optiver UK is located in a city that bridges European, Asian and American time zones, connecting our regional offices and embracing a truly global mindset. With more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages, London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and is home to some of the best museums, a thriving international restaurant scene and bustling high streets that attract people from all over the globe.
What you’ll do:
As an Institutional Sales you will have the chance to play key role in growing Optiver's DCP (direct counterparty) franchise. As well as growing more DCP interactions, you will play a part of helping steer the trading desks' evolution and growth into new markets. Specifically you will:
* 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 giving context to help trading price most effectively.
* Support trading's growing understanding of both individual and wider DCP sector trading, to help inform their trading efforts.
* Develop participant profiles, reports and analyses.
* Work with marketing team to develop and maintain content as it pertains 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 top tier direct competitor or global investment bank highly desirable.
* Strong experience building relationships within cash equities space and strong selling capabilities.
* Willingness to travel and meet face to face with prospective and current counterparties.
* An ability to entertain and manage the organisation of events.
* Entrepreneurial mindset willing to take ownership in order 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:
At Optiver UK, you will be part of a well-established and high-performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As our London operations grow, the opportunity to make a global impact and take your career to a new level expands with it. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits include:
* Competitive remuneration;
* Daily onsite breakfast and lunch;
* Paid commuting expenses (home to office);
* Private medical insurance;
* Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities;
* International transfer opportunities.
How to apply:
Apply directly via the form below and please provide us with a CV in English. Should there be a potential match, a member of our team will reach out sooner rather than later. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to recruitment@optiver.uk .
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