Our mission
We improve the market
As a leading proprietary trading firm, Optiver works to make markets more efficient, transparent and stable for all. We have close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in their commitment to providing liquidity, competitive pricing and reliable risk management.
market making
As a leading market maker, we are active on multiple exchanges across the globe, trading options, futures, equities, FX, fixed income and commodities products.
Improving the market is a responsibility we don’t take lightly
Consistent liquidity
Markets need liquidity to function effectively. We trade our own capital at our own risk to provide just that.
Globally trusted
Working with exchanges across the globe, we provide continuous prices for thousands of financial instruments.
A stabilising force
No matter the market conditions, we stay the course – even during times of volatility.
Our culture is underpinned by our values
We improve the market.
Our belief in continuous improvement pushes us to be our best
Collaboration drives our success
We embrace critical thought, diverse thinking, self-reflection and open feedback
Owners, entrepreneurs and initiative takers make the difference
A brief history of Optiver
Discover our history and get a peek at our future.
Our first trade
The Optiver story begins with a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s European Options Exchange.
US operations
US operation established in New York City.
Start trading Brazil
Started trading in Brazil
Diversity and Inclusion
Our differences are our edge
Our people have the freedom to challenge conventions so that we can solve the most complex problems every day. Diversity is fundamental to our edge, and our success is enabled by an inclusive culture that leverages the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. Brilliant people doing their best work together – to provide liquidity to the world’s markets.
Join our journey
Whether you’re a potential collaborator, institutional trader or talented graduate, we’re always looking for people to join us on our mission and make us better.
Join our teams who work in: trading, technology, risk & control, data science and business operations.
We provide liquidity to institutional counterparties, trading a variety of products on 75+ exchanges globally.
Working with entrepreneurs and founders shaping the future of financial markets is key to our mission to improve the market.
Our global offices trade around the clock
We work across 7 different time zones to help keep financial markets ticking.
