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Optiver

Macro Analyst

Chicago, IL

You will sit directly on the trading desk, where you will be able to influence trading decisions and positions on a daily basis. What you'll do As an Equity Index Macro Analyst at Optiver, you will ...

Optiver

Macro Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K/yr

You will sit directly on the trading desk, where you will be able to influence trading decisions and positions on a daily basis. What you'll do As an Equity Index Macro Analyst at Optiver, you will ...

BestForexBonus.com

Gelber | Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader * Manage your own trading book with a focus ... Analyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunities.

Optiver Holding BV

Macro Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K/yr

Generate trade ideas based on this theoretical value and market positioning * Monitor and analyze ... Collaborate intrafirm with other macro analysts to develop event theos * Monitor and analyze the ...

Aplaro Ltd

Macro Compliance Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... analysis of potential MNPI * Proven experience designing and operating trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigative workflows * Proven ability to lead cross-functional ...

Aplaro Ltd

Macro Compliance Associate

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... analysis of potential MNPI * Proven experience designing and operating trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigative workflows * Proven ability to lead cross-functional ...

Aplaro Ltd

Macro Compliance Associate

Miami, FL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... analysis of potential MNPI * Proven experience designing and operating trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigative workflows * Proven ability to lead cross-functional ...

Point72

Macro Compliance Associate

Stamford, NY · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... analysis of potential MNPI * Proven experience designing and operating trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigative workflows * Proven ability to lead cross-functional ...

Aplaro Ltd

Macro Compliance Associate

Stamford, CT · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... analysis of potential MNPI * Proven experience designing and operating trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigative workflows * Proven ability to lead cross-functional ...

Point72

Macro Compliance Associate

Stamford, NY · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... analysis of potential MNPI * Proven experience designing and operating trade surveillance, pre-trade controls, and post-trade investigative workflows * Proven ability to lead cross-functional ...

MIO Partners

Senior Trading Risk Manager

New York, NY · On-site

Part of our capital is directly invested in our Macro Trading portfolio, which includes relative ... Perform ad-hoc, topical analyses of risk, such as drill-downs on more significant risk ...

IMC

Macro Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

As a Macro Research Analyst on our US Index desk in Chicago, you will partner closely with Traders to identify trading opportunities in the markets for US index futures and options. Based in our ...

IMC B.V.

Macro Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

As a Macro Research Analyst on our US Index desk in Chicago, you will partner closely with Traders to identify trading opportunities in the markets for US index futures and options. Based in our ...

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Macro Analyst

Chicago, IL

Optiver
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Job description

Optiver's Index Options Market Making team is looking for an Equity Index Macro Analyst to provide research and trade recommendations on macro events and their impact on equity index markets. Ideal candidates will have a self-starter and competitive mentality and are excited by the opportunity to bring their knowledge and skills to a growing team.

A thoughtful and proactive approach to risk-taking is essential to succeed in this role. You will play a critical role on our team and have the opportunity to make a material impact to the firm's PnL. You will sit directly on the trading desk, where you will be able to influence trading decisions and positions on a daily basis. 

What you'll do

As an Equity Index Macro Analyst at Optiver, you will be responsible for leveraging macro events, structural flows, and market positioning to provide research and trade recommendations for equity index products. As a member of our team, you will work in close collaboration with Traders and Analysts to creatively solve problems and identify new trading opportunities.

As a Macro Analyst, your key responsibilities include:

  • Analyze and generate a theoretical value for each major macro event and its impact on equity indices
  • Generate trade ideas based on this theoretical value and market positioning
  • Monitor and analyze structural flows and positioning in equity index markets and their impact on prices
  • Collaborate intrafirm with other macro analysts to develop event theos
  • Monitor and analyze the evolution of real time events and their impact on equity index products
  • Interface with connections through industry to better understand the macro picture and equity market structure

What you'll get

  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who you are

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree
  • At least 5 years of experience analyzing macro events and their impact on equity index markets (SPX, NDX, and related products)
  • An understanding of how events and changes in Fiscal and Monetary Policy impact equity indices and market volatility
  • Knowledge of structural flows and positioning dynamics in equity index markets and how they influence price action
  • A thorough understanding of the broader macro landscape and its transmission mechanisms to equity markets
  • Fluency in English with highly effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in identifying emerging opportunities and risks
  • Familiarity with various research/database platforms (Bloomberg, Reuters etc)
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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