Jr. Risk Analyst

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Optiver is looking for a Junior Risk Analyst to join our ambitious, results-driven Risk team who is focused on analyzing and improving our risk framework.

The ideal candidate has an affinity for financial markets and a strong quantitative & technical background. As Junior Risk Analyst, you will work closely with traders to develop and improve our risk systems, methodologies, and limits.

What you'll do:

  • Conduct data analysis to improve and enhance our risk framework
  • Perform stress tests and analyze the risk of various trading positions
  • Clearly communicate risk data and positions to key internal stakeholders
  • Proactively keep track of relevant news that might impact our trading positions and strategies
  • Report risk violations to the Head of Risk and the Trading department
  • Collaborate with software developers to develop/maintain risk tools
  • Proactively identify, capture and evaluate risk incidents
  • Analyze orders/quoting behavior of our electronic execution strategies
  • Monitor regulatory capital limits

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative subject
  • 1-3 years’ experience in analyst role
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Basic understanding of options pricing theory and the ability to understand trading strategies
  • Basic knowledge of programming or scripting (Python or similar) required
  • Ability to analyze large datasets using SQL or similar
  • Experience using Excel and VBA
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Ability to make informed decisions in fast paced, trading environment
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

Who we are:

Optiver’s story began over 30 years ago, when we started business as a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s options exchange. Today, we are at the forefront of trading and technology as a leading global electronic market maker, focused on pricing, execution and risk management. With over 1,000 employees globally and 200 in our Chicago office, our mission to improve the market unites us.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
    • C#Languages
    • C++Languages
    • JavaLanguages
    • PythonLanguages

Location

130 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

An Insider's view of Optiver

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

One of my favorite aspects of Optiver is the openness of our company culture. We’re always encouraged to learn from each other and share ideas across teams, and this spirit of collaboration really permeates every interaction you’ll have.

Xiaoyu

Quantitative Trader

What are Optiver Perks + Benefits

Culture
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Optiver hosts a family-oriented summer event.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Promote from within

Additional Perks + Benefits

Fully paid health insurance premiums for employees • Generous 401(k) Plan • 25 days of paid vacation • Free catered breakfast and lunch daily • Weekly in-house chair massages • Complimentary in-house barista

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