US Options Sales Trader

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+ counterparties globally.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking experienced sales traders who are excited 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 our relationships across the market.

What you’ll do

As an Institutional Sales Trader, your key responsibilities include:

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with institutional counterparties in the listed US Options space.

Partner closely with traders to understand Optiver’s trading strategies and liquidity offering.

Develop participant profiles, reports, and insights to support engagement with counterparties.

Actively manage and update our CRM system to ensure accurate relationship tracking.

Represent Optiver at industry conferences and seminar.

What you’ll get

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.

A highly competitive compensation package

Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure

401 (k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage

25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays

Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social event, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who you are

5+ years of experience in a sales trading role covering buy-side firms, with a focus on US index/equity options.

Deep understanding of the equity options market and key participants across exchanges.

Leverage existing network within index and equity options buy-side community, with the ability to foster new connections.

Skilled at organization and participating in events, and comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences.

Open to travel and in-person meetings with current and potential counterparties.

Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a drive to continuously learn and grow.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets

Bachelor’s degree required.

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 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 100+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and acting as a stabilizing 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.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$200,000 — $200,000 USD