Optiver

Optiver is a global market maker based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1986. The company plays a vital role in enhancing financial markets by providing liquidity, competitive pricing, and effective risk management across various exchanges worldwide. With nearly 2,000 employees, Optiver operates in major financial hubs, including Sydney, New York City, Taipei, and Chicago. Optiver specializes in trading a diverse range of financial instruments such as options, futures, equities, foreign exchange, fixed income, and commodities. The firm is active on over 50 major exchanges in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, offering continuous pricing for thousands of financial products. Optiver's operations are driven by technological innovation, enabling quick responses to market events and efficient trading practices. The company also emphasizes risk management and has dedicated research and data science teams that develop methods for real-time pricing of interconnected financial products.