

Diverse employees at Optiver have rated Work Culture, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Optiver have rated Retention as the highest category they have scored
Optiver employees are 14% more likely to recommend Optiver as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Optiver is rated average by 44 employees, across various culture dimensions. Optiver employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Optiver’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Optiver was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Optiver is rated B
Last updated months ago
Optiver ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 12 Optiver employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Optiver improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Great opportunity to meet with team mates and people in the business
What makes you most happy at work?My team, my manager and my work
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Collaborative and smart people that I have ever worked with
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
our mission to improve the market unites us. Thriving in a high performance environment, we pioneer our own trading strategies and systems using clean code and sophisticated technology. We achieve this by attracting, developing and empowering top talent, in order to sustain our future.
Optiver Starts with one trader on the Amsterdam options exchange with the mission to improve markets by narrowing the bid-ask spreads in the options market.
| Headquarter | Strawinskylaan 3095 Chicago, IL 1077 ZX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.optiver.com |
| Founding Date | 1986 |
| Tel | 31207087000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Optiver competitors include IMG Worldwide, Tower Research Capital, LLC., Citadel, and Jane Street. Optiver ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Optiver compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

44 employees at Optiver have reviewed Optiver across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 44 Optiver employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Optiver are extremely happy with their total compensation at Optiver, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Optiver are pleased with their team. 44 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Optiver are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Optiver believe the environment at Optiver is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Optiver is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Optiver work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Optiver are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Optiver is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Optiver employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Optiver employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Optiver's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at Optiver get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Optiver is $83,981, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $81,202, or $39 per hour.
At Optiver, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,486 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,716 annually. Average Optiver salaries by department include: Admin at $53,813, Engineering at $100,688, Legal at $213,114, and Product at $169,161. Half of Optiver salaries are above $81,202.
11 employees at Optiver rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 10 employees at Optiver rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $46k | $46k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $67k | $67k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $81k | $81k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $143k | $143k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $204k | $204k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $244k | $244k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Optiver score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Optiver in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Optiver across various culture dimensions.
Optiver's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Optiver's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Optiver applied for 22 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 45% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 60% | |
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Engineering | 40% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 60% | |
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Los Angeles | 7% | |
San Diego | 7% | |
San Francisco | 7% | |
Seal Beach | 7% | |
Other | 13% |
What is Optiver address?
Optiver location is at Strawinskylaan 3095
Who is the CEO of Optiver?
Optiver CEO is Paul Hilgers, their score by employees is 84
What is Optiver eNPS?
The eNPS for Optiver is 14
What is the salary for CS Rep in Optiver?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 41k
What are the salaries in the HR in Optiver?
The average salaries for HR in Optiver is 105k