Technology Strategy Manager

Optivers technology teams build and run the systems that power our trading every day. 

As Tech Strategy Manager you will partner closely with the Tech COO and Optivers broader tech leadership to shape the firms technology strategy. Youll work at the intersection of strategic thinking, cutting edge technology and execution coordination to help deliver the ambitious growth strategy of Optiver.

What youll do

• Drive firm-wide tech strategy initiatives from framing to executive decision across a broad range of topics such as:
  • location strategy for tech teams
  • org design for scaling engineering
  • approach to driving AI adoption across tech teams
• Support senior tech leadership in the preparation of and delivery of board and executive-level materials
• Organize and lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts with senior engineers, tech leaders, traders
• Work closely with the Tech COO and leads in the CTO Office to deliver against current priorities across Tech PMO, Tech Risk Management, Tech Finance, Tech Talent and Innovation
• Act as a strategic sparring partner to global Tech Leads

Who you are

• Analytical and data-driven: you can find insight in complexity and separate the signal from the noise
• Conceptual and strategic: you see the system, not just the symptom distilling complex dynamics into clear, actional insights
• Comfortable with ambiguity: You thrive in ambiguous, high-stakes problem spaces with incomplete information
• Strong communicator: clear, concise, assertive when needed; confident across written, verbal and boardroom settings. Youre comfortable challenging senior stakeholders with well-reasoned perspectives.
• Experience that helps:
  • Management consulting, technology or trading background
  • 5+ years of experience in a fast-moving, high-performance environment, e.g., Tier 1 consulting (MBB), Tier 1 investment banking (Goldman, JPM) or leading PE firms

What youll get

Youll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where youll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, youll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, youll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our 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
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