6 days ago
Are you prepared to take your career to the next level and are you interested in working for a vibrant, fast-paced, global trading company? Do you think of yourself as organized, self-starting, and communicative? Then you might be the next member of our team that we need to hire.
At Optiver, no two days are the same. In your role as Team Assistant your primary focus will be to support our Technology Team Leads. This is a completely new role within Optiver, a role you can build and really make your own. Have a great idea? You will have the freedom and resources to make it happen – this is your opportunity to operate with a great deal of autonomy and make an impact.
In short, as Team Assistant your responsibilities will include:
Coordinate the technology team leads and the technology department within Optiver Europe, collaborating with global counterparts.
Provide comprehensive diary management support to the Technology Team Leads.
Arrange travel logistics, including flight bookings and accommodation reservations.
Compile information and create presentations and documents for meetings.
Complete monthly expense reports.
Coordinate HR-related administration tasks.
Act as an ambassador for the technology team leads, particularly during times of absence from the business (i.e., when traveling), ensuring they are fully appraised of any important developments.
Administer and oversee tasks of direct reports, ensuring they are executed to a high standard.
Liaise with internal and external overseas counterparts, particularly those based in the US and Asia.
Coordinate internal and external events, from team-building activities to relationship-building events.
Coordinate ad-hoc projects from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
Support the delivery of the business strategy.
Attend internal and external meetings to take comprehensive minutes and actions when required.
Optiver needs our next t Assistant to be someone with:
An academic degree.
Proven experience as an EA/PA.
Proven Project Management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Advanced computer skills in all Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word and Outlook.
An excellent understanding of organizational processes.
Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
A service-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Handles confidential and sensitive information discreetly at all times.
A results-driven mindset, self-motivation, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
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, 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 & LOCAL PRIVACY STATEMENT
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 Team Assistant. 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.
Please note, if you are selected from your application to proceed to the next round for the position of Team Assistant, you may be required to take an online assessment.
Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.