Optiver · 5 hours ago
Operational Risk Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrOptiver is a leading market making institution focused on improving market efficiency. They are seeking an Operational Risk Analyst to enhance their operational risk management processes in a trading environment, working closely with various departments to identify and mitigate risks.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarket Research
Responsibilities
Analyze operational events and incidents to identify patterns, indicators, and emerging risks across trading and technology
Design, implement, and continuously improve risk and control frameworks
Contribute to translating risk appetite into practical indicators, thresholds, and escalation criteria
Develop and maintain risk reporting, dashboards, and metrics that provide clear visibility into risk exposure and control performance for senior management
Partner with Trading, Engineering, and other teams to ensure controls and risk signals are appropriately embedded in systems and processes
Lead and support incident reviews and retrospectives, focusing on root causes and sustainable improvements
Qualification
Required
Experience in a similar area or sector, with basic knowledge of financial exchanges and instruments; prior experience in market making, algorithmic trading, or proprietary trading is a plus
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, with high standards for personal performance
Benefits
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
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
Founded in 1986
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
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