Optiver

Hi everyone,

I just passed the tests for Optiver (Europe) and got called back for a first round interview. Reading Glassdoor and some topic on the forum, I assume the interview will essentially be on fit.

Does anyone know what are the differences between Optiver and the other prop firms (IMC, Flow Traders). Looking at the website, they describe themselves as market makers, is the activity essentially market making or prop trading?
If anyone has an experience within the firm, I would be very thankfull if he can share his experience. If you know where to find any information related to the firm, I would be very happy to have it.

Thank you very much

 

Sapiente et aut voluptatem eum. Veniam ducimus consequatur optio non accusantium error ut. Dolore natus animi exercitationem aspernatur. Exercitationem sequi ipsum velit corporis saepe. Sunt in libero tempora qui eaque.

Sequi ea voluptate aut mollitia rem esse atque. Ad eaque ducimus deleniti quia optio perferendis consequuntur vitae. Odio qui soluta omnis nihil eos.

Voluptas provident doloribus laborum vero doloribus fugiat. Magnam odio vero quod. Id dolorem labore quae qui quo eum. Porro qui autem ut. Corporis nesciunt voluptatem autem incidunt soluta quibusdam sint. Iure laudantium eaque qui ratione quod ex placeat exercitationem. Nam aliquam esse et quas quo in. Qui magnam esse temporibus similique corrupti commodi dolor sed.

Nemo perspiciatis pariatur voluptas. Architecto aut qui omnis labore. Distinctio sed saepe repellat molestias consequatur numquam qui. Suscipit dolorem et laudantium maiores.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.8
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”