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About the Role

This role is a culture builder, event planner, and executive partner for Optiver's growing NYC office. Reporting to the Head of Travel, Events, and Leadership Office, this position drives a positive, connected, and energized environment through thoughtful event programming, community building, and a focus on daily work experience. The role involves planning and executing company events, enhancing office experience, and providing high-caliber executive support to a senior leader, delivering best-in-class experiences and processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary culture steward for the NYC office, owning the office experience and championing engagement.
Provide executive support to a senior NY leader, managing their schedule, priorities, and travel.
Collaborate with the Event Manager on US events strategy, budget, and experience goals.
Identify improvements for event playbooks, vendor management, and office experience workflows.
Own local planning, logistics, and execution of institutional trading events, including client dinners, market gatherings, conferences, and hosted experiences.
Manage invite lists, vendor relationships, venues, budgets, and day-of execution for events.
Act as a communication bridge between the NYC office and global teams (APAC, EMEA, US).
Plan and execute all NYC employee events end to end, aligned with US events strategy and budget, requiring flexibility for evening and weekend coverage.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in event planning, executive support, office experience, or a hybrid role.
Proven track record of planning and executing events end to end, from concept and budgeting to vendor management and day-of delivery.
Experience providing executive-level administrative support across global time zones, including complex calendar and travel management.
Experience in financial services, trading, or a high-performance professional environment is a plus.

Skills

Natural culture builder who takes initiative, brings energy, and creates great experiences.
Highly organized with strong prioritization and project management skills, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Excellent vendor management skills, including sourcing, negotiation, and relationship building.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Location

New York City office
On-site

Experience Level

6+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$115,000—$140,000 USD Base Salary Range

Benefits

Opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
Highly competitive compensation package including 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 events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

About the Company

Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers.
The company is motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, offering a supportive, high-performing environment.
Employees tackle tough challenges in financial markets alongside talented colleagues.

Equal Opportunity

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.