Is Optiver a good company to work for?

Optiver has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 822 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Optiver to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Optiver have been left by employees working as Quantitative Trader , Software Engineer and Trader .

Does Optiver pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Optiver employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Optiver. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Optiver?

60% of Optiver employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Optiver 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optiver?

Trader (98) , Software Engineer (67) , Quantitative Trader (28) , Software Developer (23) , Software Engineer(Internship) (18) , Junior Trader (17) , Trading Intern (14) , Quantitative Researcher (13) , Quantitative Trading Intern (13) , Intern (10) , Derivatives Trader (9) , Quant Trader Intern (9) , Quantitative Analyst (9) , Engineer (7) , Quant Trading Intern (7)

What are the pros of working at Optiver according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay (they'll almost always beat any competitor)" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good benefits but all come with sacrifices" ((in 46 reviews)); "Smart colleagues who are very hardworking" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work life balance with 25 vacations a year" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good salary and other beneficts" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Optiver according to real employee reviews?

"Can be stressful and long hours" ((in 26 reviews)); "Experience entirely dependent on your team and direct manager" ((in 20 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 9 reviews)); "The best idea does not win here, office politics does." ((in 6 reviews)); "High pressure, we need to trade with high" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Optiver layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Optiver layoffs and their outlook for job security at Optiver in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Optiver locations?

Chicago , Austin , New York , Belgium , Omaha , Seattle , Bangor , Washington , Netherlands

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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Reviews by job title

572 reviews

5.0

Jan 14, 2019

Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great system for tests,

Cons

Not much about this right now.

5.0

Jan 11, 2019

Smart colleagues, challenging work, dynamic environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The workforce is diverse and intelligent. I look up to many of the people I work with. - Ideas and opinions are encouraged and are heard. It doesn't mean that you'll always get your way, but you can freely express yourself. - Dynamic company culture. Continuous improvement is encouraged. Great place for people who like to be challenged and a fast paced environment. - Healthy work life balance. Great perks like a top-notch breakfasts and lunches, coffees etc. - Career development opportunities if you are proactive about it. I have worked in different roles and departments since I've started. - Positive company outlook. Optiver had outstanding returns in 2018 and I feel optimistic about the company's future prospects.

Cons

- There will always be more work than people. On one hand it means that there are always opportunities to make an impact, on the other hand it can mean shifting priorities and difficulty finishing projects. - Optiver's company culture is not for everyone. People who like a slower-paced, low pressure workplace wouldn't like it. It helps a lot to have an interest in finance.

4.0

Dec 26, 2018

Positive experience overall

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good leaning experiences Enough support from companies

Cons

Harsh Culture Treat candidates as products, didn’t encourage individual thoughts

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