Incredibly passionate environment. The smartest people in the world converge in Amsterdam - Derivatives Trader Optiver Employee Review

5.0
Jan 23, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

-Very strong work ethic -Hire and fire policy. Only the best survive -Best Equity Derivatives Trading company -Excellent coaching and mentoring -WIll work with the No 1 boys in the business -Never a dull day at work

Cons

- Working in offices outside of Amsterdam is a bit like working in a Frat house. Chicago and Australian offices are very territorial/clannish - Job growth is restricted to the business of derivatives. - Very strict non-compete.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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