Opening Description
Optiver is hiring a dedicated Counterparty Onboarding & Lifecycle Management Specialist to own the end-to-end onboarding process for Disclosed Counterparties (DCPs) and Brokers across the FICC business. The role sits at the intersection of commercial growth and operational control, acting as the primary point of accountability for all counterparty lifecycle events from initial engagement through to active trading readiness.
What you’ll do
DCP and Broker Onboarding
- Own the full onboarding lifecycle for new Disclosed Counterparties (buyside, bank and market maker) and Brokers across FICC business for both Listed and OTC Options.
- Project-manage each onboarding from initial submission through to live trading readiness, coordinating across Sales, Trading, Compliance, Legal and Operations.
- Maintain a pipeline view of all active onboardings; track blockers and escalate where commercial urgency requires acceleration.
- Proactively streamline sub-optimal processes where they exist.
- Use of technology and AI tools to achieve the above goals.
KYC / AML
- Complete Reverse KYC processes for counterparties performing KYC on Optiver entities, preparing and managing the necessary documentation packages.
- Execute periodic KYC refresh reviews in line with Compliance-mandated schedules and risk ratings.
- Partner with Compliance on AML controls and KYC process governance; serve as the operational owner of KYC records and documentation.
Account Maintenance & Lifecycle Management
- Manage ongoing account maintenance events: new fund additions, entity restructures, legal name changes, beneficial ownership updates.
- Maintain accurate and auditable counterparty records across internal systems and documentation repositories.
- Monitor counterparty data quality and proactively flag material changes that require KYC reassessment.
Legal Documentation — OTC Agreements
- Along with Sales leads, help drive forward OTC legal documentation for OTC FX and Metals Options and, including:
- FXPB (FX Prime Brokerage) agreements
- ISDA Master Agreements and carve-outs
- Compensation Agreements.
- Co-ordinate with Sales and Legal on non-standard negotiation points; own the administrative workflow and execution tracking.
Post-Onboard Pre-Trade Setup (TBD)
- Manage counterparty setup in internal trading and operations systems. Suggest workflow improvements where it strengthens our operating framework.
- Ensure all pre-trade configuration for new brokers and FX DCPs is completed and tested prior to go-live.
Who you are
Essential
- Hands-on experience with FICC OTC and Listed Options + KYC processes — including ISDA/FXPB documentation workflows.
- Strong understanding of AML/KYC frameworks applicable to derivatives counterparties (buyside, banks, market makers).
- Experience managing onboarding pipelines across multiple entity types and jurisdictions.
- Ability to project-manage complex, multi-stakeholder onboardings with competing timelines.
- Attention to detail in documentation management and record-keeping.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Reverse KYC processes (responding to counterparty KYC requests on Optiver).
- Background in an onboarding role at a bank, market maker, or buyside firm.
- Exposure to FX Prime Brokerage or OTC metals documentation.
- Experience with counterparty setup in trading or operations systems.
- An understanding of cross-border framework.
- Familiarity of AI, particularly Claude.
Who we are
At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.
What you’ll get
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
- A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
- 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
- Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
- Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
- Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
- International transfer opportunities for global career growth.
How to apply
Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment inquiry form.
Please note:
- We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
- We cannot accept applications via email
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion
Optiver Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Optiver and has not been reviewed or approved by Optiver.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Pay is considered highly competitive in trading, quantitative, and engineering paths, with performance-linked bonuses materially elevating total earnings for strong contributors. High performers are described as seeing outsized upside when firm and team results are strong.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is depicted as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, alongside HSA/FSA options and mental-health support. Some locations note unlimited therapy access through a partner platform.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. roles are often described as offering 25 days of paid vacation plus market holidays, alongside generous parental leave. This breadth of time off is highlighted as helping to offset a high-intensity environment.
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What We Do
Optiver’s story began over 30 years ago, when we started business as a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s options exchange. Today, we are at the forefront of trading and technology as a leading global electronic market maker, focused on pricing, execution and risk management.
Why Work With Us
People at Optiver love challenges, welcome collaboration, and strive to be better tomorrow than they are today. Improving the market is an extraordinary challenge that requires a carefully crafted approach. Optiver provides a collaborative working environment to tackle these challenges. In fact, it is this way of working that sets us apart.
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