Optiver

Optiver is a leading global electronic market maker founded in Amsterdam in 1986, with a significant presence in Sydney, Australia. The firm specialises in pricing, execution, and risk management across equity, fixed income, and derivatives markets. Optiver is known for its highly quantitative culture, investing heavily in proprietary trading technology and employing world-class engineers and traders who work on low-latency, high-performance systems. The Sydney office is one of Optiver's key global hubs, focusing on Asia-Pacific markets. Optiver is widely regarded as one of the most selective and prestigious employers in Australia's finance and technology sector, attracting top talent from universities and competing firms alike.