Options Trader

Job title: Options Trader

At Optiver, we continuously refine how we price, execute, and manage risk. The discipline and rigour we apply to these problems form a key part of our competitive edge. As we expand and strengthen our presence in Asian markets, we are looking for an experienced Options Trader to join our Taiwan-focused trading team. You will play a key role in trading Taiwan index and equity options (e.g. TXO), working in a highly collaborative environment with access to best-in-class systems, deep liquidity, and a progressive risk appetite. Alongside trading, you will contribute to improving our strategies, execution quality, and system robustness in a fast-paced, automated trading environment.

What you’ll do

• Actively trade Taiwan index and equity options, managing positions and risk in real time

• Analyse market flows, volatility dynamics, and microstructure to identify and capture trading opportunities

• Continuously refine pricing, execution, and risk management approaches to improve trading performance

• Conduct post-trade analysis to evaluate decisions, optimise strategies, and drive systematic improvements

• Contribute to the development of tools, monitoring, and processes that enhance trading stability and scalability

• Maintain clear and timely communication with internal stakeholders including but not limited to researcher, risks and developers during live trading and high-pressure situations

Who you are:

• Proven experience as an Equity or Index Options Trader, with exposure to Taiwan markets (e.g. TXO) or similar equity derivatives

• Strong track record of trading performance and disciplined risk management

• Deep understanding of options theory, volatility, and market microstructure

• Comfortable trading both systematically and with discretion when required

• Decisive under pressure, with the ability to quickly diagnose and act on trading problems

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvements

• Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment

• Passionate about markets, with a continuous drive to learn and improve

Desirable:

• Experience working with or alongside automated/high-frequency trading systems

• Familiarity with exchange rules, market structure, and participant behaviour in Taiwan markets

• Coding skills (Python, R, or similar) and ability to analyse large datasets

• Exposure to multiple asset classes beyond equities

What you'll get:

• You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.

• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.

• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.

• Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks.

• Gym subsidy and weekly in-house chair massages.

• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.

• Diversity statement

• Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.