Optiver is looking for a motivated and driven intern with a strong research background to join our high-performing Compliance Team. As Compliance Intern, you will apply a keen eye for detail and excellent problem solving skills to support the key functions and success of our Compliance Team.

Who we are:

Optiver is a leading global trading firm. We provide the most up-to-date and competitive prices to anyone wanting to buy or sell financial instruments. Achieving this requires excellence in everything we do. We constantly look for opportunities to advance and improve our pricing, trade execution, and risk management. This rigorous approach helps us realize our mission each and every day: improve the markets

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the preparation of responses to formal investigations and other regulatory inquiries from various exchanges and FINRA
• Develop deep understanding of our Compliance Team objectives and functions, providing strong support to a number of on-going initiatives
• Assist with regulatory exams and audits
• Review internally designed exception reports
• Monitor and assess the firm’s trade activity through an internal system whose reports cover areas such as market maker obligations and market manipulation
• Review and clarify proposed industry rules for applicability
• Facilitate rule interpretation, continuing education and best business practices through training and issuance of compliance memos
• Manage form filings, securities registration/licensing, and SRO Exchange registration through the FINRA Web CRD portal
• Monitor firm-wide communications
• Liaise and communicate with various teams including Trading, Technology and Operations 

What you’ll need:

• 2nd or 3rd year law student preferred
• Self-motivation – you will manage and prioritize multiple on-going projects in fast paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent eye for detail and high level of integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office - strong capabilities in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Strong time management skills with an emphasis on follow-through
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening