Compliance Intern Regulatory Advisory
Optiver is a global technology- and research-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker providing liquidity across financial markets, including through an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
About Optiver
Founded in Amsterdam in 1986, Optiver uses its own capital, quantitative research and proprietary technology to continuously quote, price and trade financial instruments across global markets. Its activities include listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, foreign currencies and digital assets; its Digital Assets desk operates crypto options market-making strategies across major venues with follow-the-sun coverage.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the registration lifecycle for US employees by preparing and tracking filings, amendments, terminations, and fingerprinting. You will reconcile brokerage-account data, process account requests, maintain records, follow up on exceptions, document and improve procedures, research regulatory requirements, and prepare summaries. You will work with compliance, human resources, trading, and operations on regulatory obligations.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate junior or senior
- Ability to work from the Chicago office 10–20 hours per week during the academic year
- Attention to detail and reliable follow-through on recurring deadlines
- Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations
- Research and writing skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity and discretion
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Support employee regulatory registration filings, amendments, terminations, and fingerprinting
- Support the employee personal trading program
- Reconcile employee brokerage account data and process account-related requests
- Maintain accurate records and trackers
- Follow up on exceptions with employees and internal teams
- Document procedures and propose process improvements and automation
- Research regulatory requirements and prepare summaries
- Work with compliance, human resources, trading, and operations
Benefits
- Flexible part-time schedule designed around academic commitments
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, social events, clubs, and sporting leagues
