OTC Product Control Specialist
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.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will own OTC Middle Office processes and develop scalable controls for OTC trading activities. You will manage trade capture and lifecycle events, automate reconciliations and reporting, resolve portfolio and collateral discrepancies, review valuations and P&L, and help onboard new products and counterparties.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience within a trading firm, investment bank, market maker, or financial institution.
- Understanding of OTC derivatives, valuations, risks, and lifecycle events.
- Familiarity with TriResolve or similar platforms, position reconciliations, and collateral or margin processes.
- Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and AI tools.
- Ability to analyze complex datasets, system flows, and technical information.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative, technical, financial, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage OTC trade controls, trade capture, positions, and lifecycle events.
- Build and maintain Python and SQL solutions for reconciliations, reporting, and data quality.
- Reconcile OTC portfolios with counterparties and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor margin requirements and collateral movements and resolve disputes.
- Review positions, valuations, and P&L independently.
- Support onboarding of new OTC products and counterparties.
- Support listed-product trading activities and improve team processes.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus structure.
- Health insurance discounts.
- Fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and barista coffee.
- In-house physio and chair massages.
- Organized sports, leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
- Competitive relocation packages.
- Visa sponsorship for expats where necessary.