Optiver's Enterprise Operations team enables our people to operate at peak efficiency, fostering seamless collaboration on an expanding array of global projects. Collaborating closely with our Enterprise, Trading and Business Teams, you will be helping the People and Public Facing teams by identifying and implementing optimal solutions, facilitating their productivity, and actively contributing to global application migrations within these domains. To enable our ambitious goals, you will play a vital role in establishing, automating, integrating and building end-to-end HRIS solutions for business operation needs.

WHO WE ARE:

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.

Our Amsterdam office is where it all began. Since our founding in 1986, Optiver’s Amsterdam office has developed into one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe. Our culture reflects the Dutch capital city’s progressive, innovative and inclusive nature. With its unique spirit, Amsterdam is the ideal hub for our teams to trade a wide range of products, from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Global People and Public Facing Applications team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing our Workday system and other People and Public Facing applications. You will collaborate closely with various business units to implement optimal HRIS solutions, ensuring seamless system integration and automation to support our global operations.

• Configure and customize Workday and other applications to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Serve as a consultant to business units, providing strategic guidance on leveraging HRIS systems.
• Manage change, incident, and problem management, and lead system upgrades.
• Lead projects from initial planning to successful completion, including onboarding third-party solutions.
• Assess and propose an approach for Workday functional review of bi-annual releases.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members through mentorship.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance data management.
• Develop best practices documentation and training materials to facilitate user adoption.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide comprehensive solutions to ensure seamless system usage.
• Navigate and manage ambiguity effectively, making informed decisions and providing clarity in uncertain situations.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 5+ years of experience in HRIS administration and support, with deep knowledge in Workday modules and similar systems, and adaptability to new system features.
• Experience with Workday Performance and Absence functionality a plus.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team collaboration experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing tasks and projects.
• Project management experience, including system upgrades and implementations.
• Systematic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The chance to start your career working alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.

Alongside this you will get great secondary benefits such as 25 paid vacation days (30 after the first year), fully paid first-class commuting expenses, training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massages. Being highly international, we are accustomed to guiding expats through their relocation, offering competitive relocation packages and providing visa sponsorship where necessary.

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 for the position of Senior Workday HRIS Analyst. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. Applications without a letter of motivation will not be reviewed. When we think there is a potential match, you will hear from us sooner than you expect. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruiter Juliano Molossi via julianomolossi@optiver.com. Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. 

Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role. 

 DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

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 accommodations during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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