Optiver Reviews

Based on 30 surveyed graduates working at Optiver. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.

4.6

Based on 30 reviews

Pros & Cons

The responsibility to work on impactful projects from early on.
The perks - company trip, daily meals, weekly massages.
Opportunities are there for people who want them -- you can very quickly take ownership of a problem or space.
Lots of smart people and interesting problems to solve.
People challenge each other to be best that they can be. There is no blame with errors and every opportunity to learn is taken.

You will constantly be working on diﬀerent products, with tight timelines and high ownership.
The finance domain is quite complex, and onboarding/learning about new financial concepts... is challenging.
The expectations are high and constant.
Too many things that could be done.
Can be intense at times

What Insiders Say

8.6

Career Prospects

8.6

Career Prospects

It is a meritocratic environment which is refreshing. If you prove you are capable - politics will not stand in the way of your progression.

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7.8

Corporate Social Responsibility

7.8

Corporate Social Responsibility

Optiver conduct monthly charity drives.

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8.7

Culture

8.7

Culture

The structure is flat and meritocratic. Socially it is very good, I have made genuine friends with some colleagues.

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6.7

Diversity

6.7

Diversity

Optiver is committed to building a more inclusive workplace, with ongoing efforts to improve gender balance and support diverse perspectives across various teams.

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9.1

Satisfaction

9.1

Satisfaction

Opportunities are there for people who want them -- you can very quickly take ownership of a problem or space, and be rewarded for it.

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8.8

Management

8.8

Management

"I have an amazing manager - respectful of my time and I have his full attention whenever I need to discuss any challenges.