Senior Technical Program Manager - Trading & Core Software

As a Senior Technical Program Manager – Trading & Core Software, you’ll drive programs that expand Optiver’s trading footprint and strengthen the core systems that power our global platform. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, trading, and strategy, leading initiatives that bring new markets, asset classes, and products online - while scaling the foundational software that manages instruments, trades, positions, and risk.

Requirements

• Lead multi-disciplinary programs that enable Optiver’s trading expansion into new markets, asset classes, and products
• Oversee development of the firm’s core trading software - including instruments, trades, positions, and control systems
• Partner with senior engineering and trading leadership to define scope, align priorities, and execute high-impact initiatives
• Enhance delivery processes, feedback loops, and reporting to improve cross-team visibility and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across trading and software development teams

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package including 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