About the role#
Optiver is looking for an undergraduate student to join the US Compliance Team as a part-time intern. You will work within the Regulatory Advisory team to support employee compliance and registration programs. This role involves taking ownership of recurring processes that keep the firm and its employees in line with regulatory requirements.
What you'll do#
- Support the registration lifecycle for US employees by preparing and tracking regulatory filings, amendments, and terminations.
- Coordinate fingerprinting processes.
- Manage the employee personal trading program, including reconciling brokerage account data and processing requests.
- Maintain accurate records and trackers while following up on exceptions with internal teams.
- Document existing procedures and propose improvements to increase efficiency.
- Research regulatory requirements and prepare summaries for the team.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Human Resources, Trading, and Operations departments.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate junior or senior status.
- Ability to work from the Chicago office 10-20 hours per week during the academic year.
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on execution.
- Reliable follow-through on recurring deadlines.
- Analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret rules and regulations.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel.
- Interest in financial markets and regulatory compliance.
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Optiver
Optiver is a global electronic market maker founded in 1986. The firm provides liquidity for listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign currencies. It operates from offices in cities including Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, and Singapore. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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