At Optiver, we’re driven to make an impact, and that includes how we approach sustainability. As our Global Sustainability Manager, you’ll help shape and deliver the initiatives that bring our commitment to sustainability to life. You’ll combine analytical thinking, data expertise, and strong project management to turn ambition into action, collaborating with teams across our global offices to make meaningful changes. Based in our Amsterdam holding company, you’ll work closely with the Global Sustainability Officer to build and scale Optiver’s global sustainability efforts.

What You’ll Do

Prepare Optiver for CSRD reporting– You will ensure that we have the systems and structures in place to begin reporting under CSRD legislation.
Calculate Optiver’s carbon footprint – In collaboration with colleagues across Optiver’s offices, Group Finance, and external consultants, you will lead the calculation of Optiver’s carbon footprint.
Offset and reduce Optiver’s carbon footprint – You will engage with external parties to ensure we offset and reduce our carbon emissions as accurately and efficiently as possible.
Support ESG reporting across Optiver’s offices – As part of the holding function, Sustainability supports local reporting initiatives that impact the wider Optiver group.
Support global sustainability projects – You will support projects that integrate sustainability into the business in accordance with Optiver’s values and culture.
Identify best practices and drive internal alignment – Maintain close contact with internal forums and working groups to identify best practices and support their implementation.
Identify market trends – Stay up to date with emerging sustainability trends, regulations, technologies, and identify opportunities for Optiver to make an impact.

Who You Are

5+ years of experience in financial reporting and/or ESG reporting.
Strong understanding of ESG regulations and standards, and the ability to stay up to date with new developments
Demonstrated project and data management skills, including experience working with large datasets.
Ability to collaborate with teams across functions and offices to deliver global projects.
Proven interest in sustainability
Commitment to continuously developing your knowledge and skills
An accountancy qualification would be an advantage.
Prior experience reporting under CSRD would be an advantage.

Who We Are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing 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. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What You’ll Get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.
Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

How To Apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
We cannot accept applications via email

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.