OPTIVER

Senior Technical Recruiter

OPTIVER$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in-house and within financial services or technology sectors.
  • Experience in recruiting for technical roles in competitive environments.
  • Strong understanding of talent markets for software and hardware engineers.
  • Proven consultative approach with stakeholder influence across all seniority levels.
  • Highly organized with a knack for managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings.
  • Deep familiarity with applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse experience is a plus.
  • Ability to analyze candidate data and utilize tools like Excel and AI technology.

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, collaborating with engineering leaders on hiring strategies.
  • Serve as a trusted talent advisor, providing market insights and coaching engineering leaders on best hiring practices.
  • Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies for passive talent identification and engagement.
  • Monitor pipeline health using a data-driven approach and provide actionable insights for hiring strategy improvements.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial engagement to offer acceptance, embodying Optiver's culture.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and high-performing work culture with diverse professionals from over 40 countries.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
  • 401(k) match up to 50%.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including mental, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 25 paid vacation days plus recognized market holidays.
  • Extensive office perks including meals, social events, and recreational clubs.
Full Job Description
In this role you will be responsible for advancing Optiver's end-to-end experienced recruitment strategy to find, attract, and hire experienced technical talent. You will work closely with leaders across the business on what is needed now and into the future. This role will focus on technology recruitment. What you'll do As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you'll work alongside a passionate team of specialists, focusing on key areas that contribute to the team's goals. Responsibilities include: • Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for technical roles, partnering with engineering leaders to develop hiring strategies, design interview processes, assess candidates, and lead complex offer negotiations through offer acceptance • Act as a trusted talent advisor to engineering leaders, providing market insights, coaching on hiring best practices, and guiding hiring decisions through data and expertise • Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent, leveraging market mapping, referrals, research, and creative outreach to build high-quality pipelines • Take a data-driven approach to monitoring pipeline health, providing actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders to inform hiring strategy • Deliver a white-glove candidate experience from initial engagement through offer acceptance, representing Optiver's culture throughout the recruitment journey What you'll get You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets. In addition, you'll receive: • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries • Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus • 401(k) match up to 50% • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more Who you are • 6+ years experience in full-cycle recruitment for experienced talent, ideally in-house and within financial services, technology, or professional services • Past experience recruiting for technical roles, ideally within a competitive industry • Knowledge and understanding of the talent markets for engineers in software and hardware domains is highly advantageous • A consultative approach with demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders at all seniority levels. • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Deep experience with applicant tracking systems (experience with Greenhouse is a plus) and sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter • The ability to analyze candidate data for reporting purposes, utilizing tools like Excel and AI technology • A proactive, positive mindset with a passion for identifying and hiring top talent • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

About OPTIVER

Optiver is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments. The company was founded in 1986 in Amsterdam and has since expanded to have offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai. Optiver trades in a variety of financial products including options, futures, and equities. The company is known for its use of technology and quantitative analysis to make trading decisions. Optiver has been recognized as a top employer in the Netherlands and has won awards for its workplace culture.
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