Are you tech-savvy and keen to improve financial processes in a dynamic and highly international work environment? Optiver is currently looking for a Finance Operations Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving process improvements and automation, ensuring our financial operations are efficient and robust.
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:
The Finance team provides reliable and timely management information that lays the foundation to drive business decisions at Optiver. The team consists of fourteen finance professionals who are responsible for accounting, controlling, and reporting. Although our team members have dedicated focus areas, we work together to achieve our goals, supporting each other on a daily basis.
As strong believers in continuous development, both for the organisation and individuals, our goal is to improve team dynamics, ultimately creating a self-sufficient team providing its own natural successors for all positions. This offers a learning and growth experience, enhancing technical capabilities and soft skills for all team members.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on and data-driven finance professional with experience in improving and automating processes. In this role, you will gain insights into core financial processes, focusing on accounting and process improvements. You will be involved in building best practices and harmonizing processes while enhancing our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting: Handle day-to-day accounting tasks including recording transactions, reconciliations, checks and month-end activities.
- Process Improvements: Assess operational accounting processes and design robust procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Global Harmonization: Contribute to the global harmonization of finance processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across all regions.
- Dashboarding: Develop and maintain financial dashboards to provide insights and support data-driven decision-making processes.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on process improvements.
- Experience with data tooling and automation. Proficiency in Alteryx, SuiteScript, Tableau Prep or Python is desirable.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a structured approach to work.
- Team player with the ability to work in a structured manner and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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 Finance Operations Specialist. 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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