Optiver is looking for a versatile Senior Accountant to join our newly established Finance team in the London office. The right individual is a self-starter and able to multi-task in a dynamic work environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to deliver and manage core accounting and finance processes, and help to drive success in our team.

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 70+ 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.

As one of the world’s major financial centres, London was selected as the home of Optiver’s FX trading business, our UK-focused Institutional Trading Team and rapidly growing commodities trading arm of the business. Established in 2019, Optiver’s London office is quickly growing as a key player in the FX market. With its position in England’s capital city bridging European, Asian and American time zones, Optiver London embraces a truly global mindset. And it’s no wonder why. London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, comprising more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages. With some of the best museums, a thriving international restaurant scene and bustling high streets, there’s no better place to become a citizen of the world. 

What you’ll do:

• Manage financial reporting processes, in particular the month-end close process for multiple entities
• Prepare journal entries, produce reconciliations (in particular, for net liquidation value), and maintain control over the ledger
• Prepare complex expense and profit sharing allocations between entities and business units
• Understand, book and settle intercompany charges
• Maintain support for fixed assets, leases, and prepaid expenses
• Prepare technology and other operating expense accruals, and undertake complex variable pay calculations
• Help to deliver a monthly reporting package, communicating key analysis over balance sheet and income statement changes
• Manage the preparation of annual financial statements and audit-related deliverables, liaising with our external auditors as required
• Support cash activities, including the preparation of bank reconciliations
• Assist in ongoing development, documentation, and testing of internal controls
• Support local and international finance teams with ad-hoc projects as they arise

Who you are:

• Qualified financial accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred)
• Highly motivated, detailed oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities in a complex finance environment
• A willingness to embrace new challenges and drive continuous improvement within our finance team processes as both Optiver and the role evolves
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Financial services experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• NetSuite experience is a plus

What you’ll get:

Optiver’s London office is the location of our foreign exchange trading business and a growing hub for our commodity trading business. You will be part of a well-established and high performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As our London operations grows there is a real opportunity to make a huge impact and take us and your career to a new level. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration
• 27 paid vacation days, plus all UK public holidays
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• Home to office commute covered
• 50% paid gym subscription  
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Training and continuous learning opportunities
• Access to conferences and continuous training/development
• International transfer opportunities

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 adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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