Trading Risk Analyst
@ Optiver

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
€90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About the Trading Risk Analyst Role

As a Trading Risk Analyst at Optiver, you will monitor trading activity across all desks and products. You have the opportunity to work on internal market and credit risk metrics, regulatory capital, and clearing requirements, contributing directly to our P&L on the Amsterdam trading floor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor trading activity and assess risk exposure
  • Contribute to improvement of risk frameworks and internal models
  • Evaluate regulatory, clearing, and margin requirements
  • Develop and implement capital allocation and contribution metrics
  • Onboard and evaluate trading counterparties for credit risk

Training and Growth

You will begin with a 3-month comprehensive training program covering trading fundamentals, market theory, strategies, and technology. Post-training, you will work on impactful projects in market risk, capital drivers, and credit risk.

Who You Are

  • Graduate or professional with up to 5 years experience in STEM fields
  • Analytical, quantitative and curious with strong problem solving
  • Passionate about financial markets and data-driven insights
  • Experienced in Python and technology driven risk modelling
  • Resilient, detail-oriented, and adaptable

What We Offer

At Optiver, you will join a collaborative, high-performing environment that rewards impact and innovation. Enjoy performance-based bonuses, extensive perks, competitive relocation packages, and continuous learning opportunities.

Key skills/competency

  • Risk Analysis
  • Market Risk
  • Credit Risk
  • Capital Metrics
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Trading
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Python
  • Data Handling
  • Financial Markets
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How to Get Hired at Optiver

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight quantitative financial experience and Python skills.
  • Research Optiver: Understand their trading, risk management, and culture.
  • Prepare for technical tests: Review risk frameworks and market dynamics.
  • Practice behavioral questions: Demonstrate resilience and adaptability.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review risk management models.
Practice Python coding exercises.
Study market and credit risk analyses.
Understand regulatory capital requirements.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time under high pressure.
Explain adapting to sudden changes.
Discuss accepting critical feedback.
Share examples of teamwork in challenges.

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