As Optiver’s business and global span continues to grow rapidly, an exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Internal Communications Manager to join our APAC Brand, Marketing and Communications team. This is a key role and offers the opportunity for career growth, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the ability to support ongoing business growth.

If you are a mid to senior level communications professional, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with complex challenges, then this is the opportunity for you.

WHO 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 more than 1,700 employees in offices around the world, we’re united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and thorough risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world, 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. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver’s APAC head office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As our new Senior Internal Communications Manager, you will be based in our Sydney office, but work within a global team. You are tasked with applying your expertise in communications, and project management, to help us build the Optiver brand among our internal and external audiences. You will work closely with various stakeholders across the business and collaborate with the global communications team to develop and execute a strategic communications plan to help achieve business objectives.

As our Senior Communications Manager, you will have a wide range of responsibilities. These include:

• Establish an internal communication strategy and framework in conjunction with senior stakeholders
• Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums
• Draft messages or scripts from senior executives, for presentation to employees in written or spoken form
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and departments in the organisation

WHO YOU ARE:

• A strategic thinker and a hands-on operational executer. You enjoy solving complex problems with pragmatic solutions that you can implement yourself. From devising communications plans, conceptualising campaigns, to writing the content and working with our designer to create assets, optimising campaigns where needed and reporting back to the business.
• Experience dealing with executive level leaders
• Results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Articulate and confident communication skills with an ability to influence decision-making
• An excellent writer who can capture the tone of voice of our leaders and firm.
• You have a strong understanding of employer branding as it relates to internal communications and employee experience
• You are technically able and enjoy keeping-up with the latest technologies and trends.
• You are autonomous and proactive and can work across multiple teams and departments.
• A highly organised and structured individual who can multi-task with ease.
• Experience in dealing with different cultures & willing to travel to global offices on occasion
• Sense of ethical responsibility and trustworthiness in order to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A relevant bachelors or master’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing
• 8 years+ experience in an APAC internal communications role with an understanding of the cultural variances across the APAC region
• At least 2 years’ experience in change communications
• Financial Services background preferred
• Knowledge of HubSpot will be beneficial
• To be based in Sydney, or willing to relocate to Sydney

 
WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment
• Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
• Regular social events including an annual company trip
• Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

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.