Optiver
Institutional Cash Equity Sales Trader
$200K
New York, New York +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 3, 2026
- Location
- New York, New York
New York, New York, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of experience in U.S. cash equity markets.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Visa sponsorship
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; Optiver will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.
About the job
Build and maintain relationships with U.S. cash equity market participants, manage order flow, and collaborate on trading, product, and algorithmic liquidity offerings.
What you'll do
- Develop relationships with key U.S. cash equity market participants and manage order flow through execution venues.
- Partner with trading, technology, product, quant, and data teams on strategies, products, liquidity offerings, and algorithmic improvements.
- Create participant profiles, reports, and insights; represent Optiver at industry events.
What they ask for
- Deep understanding of U.S. cash market mechanics, key participants, and governing rules and regulations.
- Experience building relationships within the U.S. cash equity ecosystem.
- Strong communication, organization, presentation, and collaboration skills; open to travel and in-person meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree required; legal authorization to work in the U.S. required.
Pay
$200,000 — $200,000 USD (base salary)
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