US Sales Trader
Job in
New York City, Richmond County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for:
Optiver
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175000 USD Yearly
USD
175000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: US Options Sales Trader
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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+ counter parties globally.
We are seeking experienced sales traders 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 relationships across the market.
What you’ll do:Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with institutional counter parties in the listed US Options space.Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies and liquidity offerings.Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counter parties.Actively manage and update our CRM system to ensure accurate relationship tracking.Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminars.What you’ll get:
The opportunity to work alongside professionals from over 40 countries.A highly competitive compensation package.Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus.401(k) match up to 50%.Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.25 paid vacation days plus market holidays.Extensive office perks, including meals, social events, clubs, and sports leagues.Who you are:
5+ years of sales trading experience covering buy-side firms, focusing on US index/equity options.Deep understanding of the equity options market and key participants.Existing network within the index and equity options buy-side community, with the ability to foster new connections.Skilled in organization, event participation, and presenting to diverse audiences.Open to travel and in-person meetings.Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to learn and grow.Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing equity options markets.Bachelor’s degree required.Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker, trusted across 100+ exchanges. Our mission is to improve markets by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and acting as a stabilizing force. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
The expected base salary for this position is $175,000 USD. Compensation includes a discretionary bonus and benefits as listed above.
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