AddressWHO WE ARE
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. For over 35 years, Optiver has been improving financial markets around the world, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants. With our focus on cutting-edge engineering, data science and research, we actively trade on 70+ exchanges, where we’re trusted to always provide accurate buy and sell pricing – no matter the market conditions. Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an IT Risk Manager, you will join our fast-paced Sydney office to improve our IT risk and control processes. The role provides the opportunity for an individual to influence the design and governance of our framework and has a strong focus on identifying risks. Other responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the IT risk management and assurance strategy across the APAC region, working collaboratively with our global offices
- Manage the reporting and investigation of risk incidents, ensuring appropriate escalation and remediation in partnership with control owners’ teams
- Undertake in depth control assessments on topical issues, working with control owners to pre-emptively manage and mitigate risks in their areas
- Support the Risk Assurance activities for all control functions, ensuring rotational reviews are completed on time and actions and remediation items are addressed promptly
- Balance delivery with the operational assurance needed to maintain a healthy operational environment
- Develop fluency with existing systems, infrastructure, and procedures and proactively improve them
- Drive risk-based initiatives across the firm to understand and mitigate automated risks, trade reconciliation risks, and operational risks
- Own and drive improvements to the business resilience plan
WHO YOU ARE
Optiver needs our next IT Risk Manager to be someone with:
- IT background with 10+ years' experience in capital markets, high frequency trading markets, banking technology or the financial markets industry
- Technical experience in software development or infrastructure engineering, and experience of managing line 1 or line 2 operational risk
- Experience in delivering IT risk and assurance programs
- Ability to analyse risks that span multiple departments and teams with significant uncertainty
- Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
- Ability to introduce and improve risk management practices that optimise delivery
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment.
- We offer competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.
- Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.
- Gym membership plus weekly chair massages.
- Daily breakfast and lunch, plus an in-house barista.
- Regular social events including an annual company trip.
- A work-from-home allowance and support.
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 all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
