Compliance Monitoring Officer

At Optiver, we are committed to maintaining a strong control environment, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance across our operations. Our Compliance Monitoring team plays a critical role in assessing controls, identifying areas of risk, and fostering strong relationships to enhance our compliance framework.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Control Assessment & Risk Identification

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, including design, procedures, and operational performance.
• Identify weaknesses and potential gaps in control frameworks, investigating any deficiencies to recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct comprehensive control tests and assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Develop test plans and procedures to proactively identify risks and improve control mechanisms.
• Collaborate in running the Global Compliance Monitoring Team governance program and collaborate with other Compliance teams to develop a risk-based book of monitoring work.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Relationship Building

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across various business functions to enhance control effectiveness and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert guidance and advisory support to stakeholders regarding compliance and operational risks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key teams, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Contribute to a knowledge-sharing environment by documenting control assessments and best practices.
• Continuously monitor the control environment, adapting to evolving regulatory standards and business needs.

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. Motivated 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 addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries
• 25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

WHO YOU ARE

• 5+ years’ experience in a Compliance or similar risk and controls type function.
• Knowledge of US and EU financial regulations and experience working in a highly regulated industry. Knowledge of APAC regulations a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex control environments. Ability to quickly understand complex concepts and adapt to new information.
• Risk-based and pragmatic approach to solutions and problem-solving.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
  
  

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment@optiver.com.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.