Recruitment Coordinator
Amsterdam
The key to Optiver’s success as a leading market marker is our people. The Recruitment team is at the forefront of hiring top talent from around the world and ensuring a first-in-class candidate experience. Optiver is looking for a self-starter and organized Recruitment Coordinator to join our graduate recruitment team. In this role, you’ll own the candidate management process, contribute to our hiring strategies, and lead initiatives to improve our processes. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Talent Acquisition. Strong performers on the team have built a career in operations and recruitment.
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 50+ 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.
Our Amsterdam office is where it all began. Over 35 years ago, Optiver’s business started with a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s European Stock Exchange. Since our 1986 founding, Optiver’s Amsterdam office has grown into one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe. Our culture reflects the Dutch capital city’s progressive, innovative and inclusive nature. With its unique spirit, Amsterdam is the ideal hub for our teams to trade a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Partner with the graduate recruitment and hiring teams, managing end-to-end coordination tasks such as scheduling interviews and processing assessments, to implement effective hiring strategies.
- Accurately maintain and monitor candidate pipelines within our applicant tracking system, Greenhouse.
- Provide exceptional support to candidates throughout their interview journey, ensuring a standout experience from start to finish.
- Actively contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of our recruitment processes, documenting any changes and collaborating on improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with the broader Talent team on projects aimed at reinforcing our business strategy and fostering a culture of excellence.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A Bachelor’s or Master's degree (WO/HBO).
- Currently based in The Netherlands and don't require visa sponsorship.
- 1+ years of scheduling, coordination, Recruitment and/or HR experience is preferred.
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.
- Able to handle competing priorities and to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
The chance to start your career working alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
Alongside this you will get great secondary benefits such as 25 paid vacation days, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, breakfast, lunch and dinner facilities, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massages.
HOW TO APPLY:
Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?
Apply directly via the form below for the position of Recruitment Coordinator. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. Applications without a letter of motivation will not be reviewed. When we think there is a potential match, you will hear from us sooner than you expect.
Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
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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