Information Security Risk Analyst

We are seeking a proactive, curious and hands-on Information Security Risk Analyst to join our global Business Information Security Officers (BISO) team. This role is ideal for someone early in their security career who enjoys a varied workload, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to deepen their expertise in the business side of security. 

What you'll do 

As an Information Security Risk Analyst (Business), you will support Optiver’s global BISO team in ensuring that our information security controls, policies, and assurance activities are effective, pragmatic, and aligned with real-world business operations. You will play a key role in the day-to-day execution of our governance, risk and compliance workstreams, collaborating closely with colleagues in Europe, APAC & US.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Assist with policy maintenance, tracking implementation progress, and ensuring business adoption across global locations.


• Contribute to regulatory and audit responses by gathering evidence, interpreting requirements, and producing clear, accurate inputs.


• Support the management of the global security training and awareness program.


• Coordinate and support regular security control assessments, risk reviews, and assurance activities to verify that controls are operating as intended.


• Help maintain and strengthen Optiver’s control framework by identifying gaps, driving follow-up actions, and collaborating with technical and business teams.


• Support data analysis and automation efforts to streamline reporting, improve accuracy, and enable more efficient GRC processes. 

This is a high-impact, hands-on role with significant variety. You will learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and become a trusted partner for teams across the organisation. 

Who you are

• At least 2 years of professional experience in information security, technology risk, GRC, or a related field, ideally in an in-house environment. 


• Experience in project management.  


• Solid understanding of fundamental information security concepts.  


• Comfortable managing multiple priorities concurrently while maintaining high-quality output under time pressure. 


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to convey clear, concise updates to both technical and business stakeholders. 


• Able to work effectively across global teams and time zones, while also operating independently and knowing when to align. 


• Comfortable using modern tools, including data analysis/reporting platforms, and leveraging AI to improve efficiency and quality. 


• Pragmatic and structured in problem-solving, with a focus on practical, outcome-driven solutions.  


• Proactive, accountable, and curious, with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to continuously learn and deepen expertise.


• Nice to Have:
  
  
  
  • Exposure to NIST, ISO27001, or similar frameworks (practical understanding preferred over theoretical knowledge).
  
  
  • Experience in contributing to activities such as control assessments, policy implementation projects, audits, and training programs. 
  
  
  
  

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing 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. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

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

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.


• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.


• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.


• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.


• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.


• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.


• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role


• We cannot accept applications via email

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