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About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened within Optiver's Operations team for a Trading Operations Analyst. Working closely with our Trading, Tech and Business Support teams, you will play an important role in supporting the firm's daily off-exchange trading activities and ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You will build strong relationships across different teams, solve problems through practical solutions, and take ownership of your responsibilities. We're looking for someone who takes pride in getting things done. You'll be comfortable working through operational challenges and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish. Whether it's resolving an issue, investigating a discrepancy, or helping the team through a busy trading day, you'll be proactive when problems arise and motivated to help get them sorted. If you're interested in financial markets and enjoy working in a collaborative, high-performance environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Ensure the smooth execution, confirmation, and reconciliation of off-exchange trades, combining operational excellence with continuous improvement and automation.
Manage critical off-exchange trading workflows across a range of asset classes including derivatives and cash equities.
Support the full trade lifecycle from trade capture and reconciliation through to confirmation and settlement.
Monitor trading and post-trade activity to ensure issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
Ensure trades are booked accurately and positions are cleared correctly and on time.
Investigate trade and settlement breaks while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive resolution.
Identify opportunities to improve processes that reduce operational risk and increase efficiency.
Build automation and internal tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
Improve the quality and flow of operational data to support a growing business.
Explore and apply AI-driven solutions where they can deliver meaningful improvements to productivity, controls, and scalability.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in a trade operations/support, finance or accounting role.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency when managing competing priorities.
Committed to continuous improvement with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvement.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Genuine interest in financial markets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship building skills.

Skills

Python
SQL
AI

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years

Education Level

Relevant degree – e.g. Finance, Commerce/Business, Actuarial etc

Benefits

Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
Daily breakfast and lunch facilities
Regular social events including a biennial company trip

About the Company

Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products.
As an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, we act as Optiver’s APAC head office.
Since 1996, our Sydney location has gone from five traders to more than 300 driven, dedicated team members from all over the world.
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most liveable cities, life at Optiver Sydney offers unlimited access to world-class activities.
We’re surrounded by a plethora of bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, gyms and more.
And with picturesque beaches and national parks right on our doorstep, there’s always something new to discover.

Equal Opportunity

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone.
We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive.
Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process.
We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.