Management at Optiver

Very team dependent

I have an amazing manager - respectful of my time and I have his full attention whenever I need to discuss any challenges. There is a no-blame culture on the team and feedback is provided regularly to help my development.

Mine is very accessible and provides good feedback. Generally the feedback is very well structured

My manager is awesome, great communication and helps me improve myself.

Managers are nice and understanding. Regular feedback is provided, but they are often short on time.

The regular catchups that my mentors provide give me a clear path for recognition and growth

My manager is another developer, so they are great for communication, expectations etc.

Usually fine, can be confusing

Very satisfied

My direct manager is fantastic, very easy to talk to and I am confident they have my back. Praise and feedback is a regular (at the longest once per week) occurrence. Easy to get in contact if I need help.

I sit and work with my mentor and manager every day. This lets me ask them questions whenever I want. They are extremely knowledgeable about the business. I also have regular one-on-one sessions with both people, where I can talk about any problems I had during the week. This is also a time for us to provide each other with constructive feedback.

The flat hierarchy makes it easy to talk to managers and higher-ups. Praise is hard to come by, and harsh criticism is abound. The feeling of being constantly evaluated makes for an unusual relationship with managers.

Managers are very accessible at all levels. There's a strong feedback culture and you will get regular feedback from your manager both adhoc and in formal reviews.

Good feedback culture and regular catchups