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      Optiver

      Engaged Employer

      Optiver reviews

      3.7

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (572 total reviews)

      58% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Senior management

      3.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      Optiver has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 572 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Optiver employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      572 reviews
      5.0
      Jul 28, 2025

      Brilliant people in a performance focused environment

      Trading operations specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A great place to work if you’re looking to - work with brilliant people - are always looking to improve yourself or the environment you work in - can handle the high expectations and pressure that come with the job

      Cons

      Working in such an environment can have negative consequences for your health if you don’t learn how to regularly disconnect and unwind. Most people claim they “work hard / play hard”, but in reality a lot of people really only work hard, work some more and then eventually burn out.

      4.0
      Jul 16, 2025

      Incredibly smart people

      Recruitment specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really smart people Solve complex solutions very quickly Great pay and wlb

      Cons

      Senior managers in a lot of non trading teams are ex traders. Should be noted that ex traders aren’t necessarily the best for management, particularly in non trading areas. Though solutions can be resolved quickly, there’s often difficulties in looking at the long term from management, leading to solutions constantly being required due to short term fixes. Management can often just ask you how you’re going to fix issues you raise in 1 on 1s. When you’re asked a question in a 1 on 1, the answer isn’t always to expect the junior colleague to come up with a solution. I understand it’s a great exercise, but junior colleagues straight out of college can’t develop if they’re always the one having to come up with solutions. Management is paid very handsomely and a bit more guidance can only be a good thing.

      5.0
      Jul 13, 2025

      Fast-paced, rewarding, and intellectually stimulating

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Optiver offers an incredible environment for growth, with smart colleagues, a strong focus on collaboration, and a culture that values ownership and impact. The compensation is competitive, the benefits are excellent, and the company supports continuous learning and innovation.

      Cons

      The pace can be intense, and expectations are high. It's not a place for those who prefer a slow or highly structured corporate environment.

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