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About the Role

Optiver is seeking a Counterparty Onboarding & Lifecycle Management Specialist to manage the end-to-end onboarding process for Disclosed Counterparties (DCPs) and Brokers in the FICC business. This role is crucial for balancing commercial growth with operational control, serving as the main point of contact for all counterparty lifecycle events from initial contact to trading readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own the full onboarding lifecycle for new Disclosed Counterparties (buyside, bank and market maker) and Brokers across FICC business for both Listed and OTC Options.
• Project-manage each onboarding from initial submission through to live trading readiness, coordinating across Sales, Trading, Compliance, Legal and Operations.
• Maintain a pipeline view of all active onboardings; track blockers and escalate where commercial urgency requires acceleration.
• Proactively streamline sub-optimal processes.
• Utilize technology and AI tools to achieve onboarding goals.
• Complete Reverse KYC processes for counterparties performing KYC on Optiver entities, preparing and managing necessary documentation packages.
• Execute periodic KYC refresh reviews in line with Compliance-mandated schedules and risk ratings.
• Partner with Compliance on AML controls and KYC process governance; serve as the operational owner of KYC records and documentation.
• Manage ongoing account maintenance events: new fund additions, entity restructures, legal name changes, beneficial ownership updates.
• Maintain accurate and auditable counterparty records across internal systems and documentation repositories.
• Monitor counterparty data quality and proactively flag material changes that require KYC reassessment.
• Assist in driving forward OTC legal documentation for OTC FX and Metals Options, including FXPB agreements, ISDA Master Agreements and carve-outs, and Compensation Agreements.
• Coordinate with Sales and Legal on non-standard negotiation points; own the administrative workflow and execution tracking.
• Manage counterparty setup in internal trading and operations systems.
• Suggest workflow improvements to strengthen the operating framework.
• Ensure all pre-trade configuration for new brokers and FX DCPs is completed and tested prior to go-live.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with FICC OTC and Listed Options + KYC processes — including ISDA/FXPB documentation workflows.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC frameworks applicable to derivatives counterparties (buyside, banks, market makers).
• Experience managing onboarding pipelines across multiple entity types and jurisdictions.
• Ability to project-manage complex, multi-stakeholder onboardings with competing timelines.
• Attention to detail in documentation management and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with Reverse KYC processes (responding to counterparty KYC requests on Optiver).
• Background in an onboarding role at a bank, market maker, or buyside firm.
• Exposure to FX Prime Brokerage or OTC metals documentation.
• Experience with counterparty setup in trading or operations systems.
• An understanding of cross-border framework.
• Familiarity of AI, particularly Claude.

Skills

• Project management
• Process improvement
• Technology utilization
• AI tools
• KYC
• AML
• Documentation management
• Record-keeping
• Negotiation coordination
• Workflow management

Location

• Global

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Mid-level

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus structure
• 27 paid vacation days
• All UK public holidays
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• Commuting expense support
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• ClassPass fitness membership
• Training and continuous learning opportunities
• Access to conferences and tech events
• International transfer opportunities

About the Company

• Optiver's mission is to continuously improve the market by providing liquidity, accurate pricing, and increased transparency, acting as a stabilizing force in all market conditions.
• As one of the largest market making institutions, Optiver is a trusted partner to over 70 exchanges globally, dedicated to safeguarding healthy and efficient markets.
• Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence, encouraging curious thinkers and creative problem solvers.
• The company provides a supportive, high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement and tackling complex financial market challenges.

Equal Opportunity

• Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.