Experienced Recruiter (12-month contract)

At Optiver, you will find an environment of collaboration and passion for solving challenging problems. As a technology-enabled market maker, we combine diverse skill sets, unique minds and a desire to be better. Our recruitment team must continuously think deeply about how to identify, engage, attract and assess this talent. Experienced talent is one of the foundational pillars to our recruitment strategy. That’s where you come in.

In this 12-month contract role, you will be responsible for advancing Optiver’s end-to-end experienced recruitment strategy to find, attract, and hire experienced talent. You will work closely with leaders across the business on what is needed now and into the future. This role will have a hybrid focus on technology recruitment and risk and control recruitment.

What you’ll do

As an Experienced Recruiter, you’ll work alongside a passionate team of specialists, focusing on key areas that contribute to the team’s goals. Responsibilities include:

• Ownership of end-to-end recruitment process, including - but not limited to - developing sourcing strategies, mapping and headhunting niche talent, crafting the selection process, reviewing resumes, interviewing and assessing candidates, salary negotiations and closing of candidates.


• Forging strong partnerships with stakeholders, sourcing and recruitment partners to build robust candidate pipelines.


• Designing and delivering innovative approaches to source and identify passive talent.


• Creating, recommending, and implementing strategies to tackle problems and build pipelines through sourcing, referrals and research.


• Coaching, guiding and advising stakeholders on hiring processes and best practices.


• Adopting a data-driven approach to provide insights into the health of the hiring pipeline, providing direction and training to stakeholders.


• Delivering a high-touch experience, from application stage to offer, and demonstrate capability to not only assess cultural add but also represent the culture of the organisation.

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. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you’ll receive a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive renumeration salary package


• Daily breakfast, lunch, and an in-house barista.


• Gym membership, plus weekly chair massages.


• Continuous learning, development and upskilling opportunities.


• Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.


• A fun, fast-paced team that loves what they do.

Who you are

• Proven experience in end-to-end experienced recruitment, ideally within financial services, technology, or professional services.


• Knowledge of technology and control domains highly advantageous.


• A consultative approach with demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders at all levels.


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Comfortable using recruitment platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter) and Excel for tracking and reporting.


• A proactive, positive mindset with a passion for identifying and hiring top talent.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Technology Recruiter. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment team via [email protected]. Please note: We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.