Senior Business Controller - Trading and Technology Firm

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising 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.

The Finance team provides reliable and timely management information that lays the foundation to drive business decisions at Optiver. The team consists of fourteen finance professionals who are responsible for accounting, controlling, and reporting. Although our team members have dedicated focus areas, we work together to achieve our goals, supporting each other on a daily basis.

As strong believers in continuous development, both for the organisation and individuals, our goal is to improve team dynamics, ultimately creating a self-sufficient team providing its own natural successors for all positions. This offers a learning and growth experience, enhancing technical capabilities and soft skills for all team members.

In this role you will:

• Drive improvement in design for more effective, efficient, and transparent FP&A processes;
• Serve as a Finance Business Partner;
• Provide analysis and actionable insights to senior stakeholders which contribute to our growth ambition;
• Develop financial budgets and forecasts through facilitating cross-functional collaboration;
• Design financial models to inform executive decision-making regarding operational and capital expenditure;
• Support the development of automated reporting solutions;
• Contribute a financial perspective to business projects and initiatives;
• Exercise control over management and financial reporting;
• Act as a key resource for business leadership regarding financial planning and ad hoc deliverables.

Who you are:

• 8+ years’ of relevant experience working in a finance or management consulting role, or as a business controller/FP&A manager;
• Advanced skills in financial modeling and data visualisation;
• Ability to collaborate across management levels and departments, with experience in interacting with and presenting to leadership across diverse teams and locations;
• Strong business acumen, commercial judgement, and stakeholder management skills with a focus on adding value;
• Interest in trading infrastructure and technology;
• Enjoy working in an international environment;
• Team-player who can work in a structured manner and prioritize effectively;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
  

Who We Are:

At Optiver, our mission is to 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 play an active role in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for all participants. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner on 70+ exchanges across the globe.
Our Amsterdam office is where it all began. Since our founding in 1986, Optiver’s Amsterdam office has developed into one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe. Our culture reflects the Dutch capital city’s progressive, innovative and inclusive nature. With its unique spirit, Amsterdam is the ideal hub for our teams to trade a wide range of products, from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

What You’ll Get:

The chance to start your career working alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
Alongside this you will get great secondary benefits such as 25 paid vacation days, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massages.