The key to Optiver's success as a leading market maker is our People. The Recruitment team is responsible for hiring top talent from around the world and creating a best in-class candidate experience through operational excellence.
We are looking for a motivated operations leader, to drive improvement in the operations of end-end recruitment workflow. The right individual will be a strategic problem solver who is able to think critically in a fast-paced work environment.
Who we are
Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.
Optiver's Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver's APAC head office.
What you'll work on
As the Recruitment Operations Lead, you'll partner with other APAC recruitment leads, the regional Campus Talent Project group and the wider People team function, to support the team's hiring strategies. You will look to drive improvement in the candidate management process, by using data to inform strategic decision making.
This centralized function will support all markets across APAC, focusing on streamlining and optimizing the recruitment process to drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability in sourcing, selection, and onboarding. You'll also collaborate with similar operations leaders around the globe, to oversee projects and identify areas of alignment in our global operating model.
You'll be responsible for:
Lead improvements in day-to-day recruitment operations, processes, and technologies to support our end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, ensuring efficiency and competitive advantage.Streamline workflows and enhance efficiency by partnering with the People Analytics team to improve reporting, data analysis, and decision-making.Identify opportunities for automation and digitisation to reduce manual tasks and accelerate recruitment processes.Collaborate with recruiting operations counterparts in Europe and the US to deploy new regional and global tools, processes, and technologies, enhancing the recruitment cycle's efficiency.Partner with APAC Recruitment leads to prioritize scalable projects that align with and support our strategic goals.Work closely with People function leadership to ensure recruitment operations align with broader organisational objectives.Collaborate with HR and other internal teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey from recruitment to onboarding.Oversee recruitment risk and control frameworks, working with the Operational Risk Management team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.Perform regular audits of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to maintain accuracy, functionality, and user satisfaction.Enhance and maintain documentation that supports recruitment processes and improves team efficiency.Train recruitment team members and relevant stakeholders on new tools, processes, and system functionalities, acting as the primary point of contact for recruiting tool support and troubleshooting. Who you are Bachelor's degree preferred with 4+ years of experience in recruitment operations or HR operations.Experience managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS, Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technologies.Strong understanding of recruitment technologies and best practices.Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Excel.Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of adapting communication style to suit different audiences.Proven ability to drive improvement in processes, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.An attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Experience handling competing priorities and productively working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. What you'll get
You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative 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 the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In return for your expertise, you will be offered a competitive salary package as well as access to a plethora of Optiver perks, including:
The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent and driven peers in a rewarding environment.Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.Daily breakfast and lunch facilities.Regular social events including an annual company trip.
As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
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