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Optiver We are seeking an Operational Risk Manager to join the Optiver Operational Risk Management team.
In this role, you will help monitor risk, scale, and improve our control frameworks and processes to ensure continuous learning. You will also analyze incident data up close, identify trends, and work with a wide variety of stakeholders to establish robust risk and control processes, while maintaining the company-wide control framework.
You will work on the trading floor in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with broad outreach across the entire organization. This includes regular interaction with Trading, Technology, Data Analysis, and Risk & Control teams, as well as frequent communication with senior stakeholders. The role primarily supports the U.S. business while contributing to our global risk framework alongside colleagues in Europe and APAC.
What you’ll do:
Coordinate, review, and thoughtfully assess reporting on second-line activities related to the control framework, providing constructive feedback where needed. Conduct control assurance and risk-based assessments of key business and technology processes. Act as a trusted advisor to the business, helping teams understand and manage operational risk effectively. Lead and support incident reviews, including trend analysis and follow-up actions. Perform risk assessments to identify emerging risks and evaluate mitigation measures. Deliver periodic management reporting.
What you’ll get:
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries. A highly competitive compensation package. Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure. 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.
Who you are:
4+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance, or a related second-line role. A background in financial services or trading environments, with a basic knowledge of financial markets and products. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail. Familiarity with the U.S. regulatory environment (e.g., FINRA, SEC) is a strong plus. A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, with high standards for personal performance. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Who we are:
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.
Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.
Base Salary Range
$140,000—$200,000 USD Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Operational Risk Manager
role at
Optiver Join to apply for the
Operational Risk Manager
role at
Optiver We are seeking an Operational Risk Manager to join the Optiver Operational Risk Management team.
In this role, you will help monitor risk, scale, and improve our control frameworks and processes to ensure continuous learning. You will also analyze incident data up close, identify trends, and work with a wide variety of stakeholders to establish robust risk and control processes, while maintaining the company-wide control framework.
You will work on the trading floor in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with broad outreach across the entire organization. This includes regular interaction with Trading, Technology, Data Analysis, and Risk & Control teams, as well as frequent communication with senior stakeholders. The role primarily supports the U.S. business while contributing to our global risk framework alongside colleagues in Europe and APAC.
What you’ll do:
Coordinate, review, and thoughtfully assess reporting on second-line activities related to the control framework, providing constructive feedback where needed. Conduct control assurance and risk-based assessments of key business and technology processes. Act as a trusted advisor to the business, helping teams understand and manage operational risk effectively. Lead and support incident reviews, including trend analysis and follow-up actions. Perform risk assessments to identify emerging risks and evaluate mitigation measures. Deliver periodic management reporting.
What you’ll get:
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries. A highly competitive compensation package. Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure. 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.
Who you are:
4+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance, or a related second-line role. A background in financial services or trading environments, with a basic knowledge of financial markets and products. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail. Familiarity with the U.S. regulatory environment (e.g., FINRA, SEC) is a strong plus. A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, with high standards for personal performance. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Who we are:
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.
Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.
Base Salary Range
$140,000—$200,000 USD Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance and Sales Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optiver by 2x Get notified about new Operational Risk Manager jobs in
Chicago, IL . Operational, Risk and Compliance Manager
Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago Operational Risk and Control Governance Lead Analyst (ORCG), VP
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