As a result of the crucial role IT plays in screen-based options trading our IT department consists of more than 100 experts in Networks, Unix, Windows, Hardware and Software.

Location

Amsterdam; fulltime

Who we are

Optiver is a rapidly growing proprietary trading firm, with offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. We focus on electronic market making and arbitrage activities in a wide variety of products including derivatives, stocks and bonds.  We trade with our own capital and at our own risk.

We recognise that only the very latest hardware and software will ensure fast and reliable connections with option exchanges worldwide. Our success is the result of our continuous attention to innovation, and we aim to always stay ahead of the technology curve.

What you’ll do

The Development Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of high frequency, low latency trading systems for the Amsterdam office. This position reports to the Head of I.T. Europe.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee development of mission critical systems
• Manage a team of 40+ developers
• Review and improve processes and tools
• Encourage Innovation
• Manage the expectations of stakeholders
• Plan optimal use of resources to achieve business priorities

What you’ll need

• Bachelor or Masters degree in a technical field
• Proven software development experience in mission critical systems
• Previous, successful management experience within software development (at least 5 years in a management role in development, at least 10 years in I.T.)
• Ability to coach the team leads and developers in technical and soft skills
• Knowledge of development methodologies
• Able to work in a highly changing and dynamic environment.
• Affinity with the trading business, at least highly motivated to learn the business processes.
• Track record in managing expectations from the business side
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

What you’ll get

Our compensation package is consistent to the type of people we want to see working with us: the best and the brightest. A short overview of our secondary benefits: 30 days holiday, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, a premium-free pension, attractive bonus structure, training opportunities, relocation packages, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massage. In addition, we offer you the possibility to work in the USA or Australia.

Interested?

Apply directly via the Solliciteer Online button. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. For more information contact Benoit Monsavoir on +31 (0)20 708 7000

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