We are looking for a driven Institutional Trader to join our trading team, with a focus on managing and executing large orders across European Options Markets. The role sits at the intersection of trading, relationship management, and market analysis, with a strong emphasis on achieving high-quality execution through external brokers and counterparties.
You will work closely with internal trading teams while building and maintaining relationships with brokers and liquidity providers. Using information gathered from brokers and counterparties, together with your own judgement and analysis, you will help drive trading decisions and execution.
We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, decisive under pressure, and naturally curious about market behaviour. From day one, you will be exposed to live trading activity, with opportunities to take ownership and make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute large and complex trades by sourcing liquidity through brokers and counterparties
Monitor market conditions and respond quickly to trading opportunities
Build and manage external relationships to improve pricing, access, and flow
Collaborate with internal traders to align on execution strategies and market views
Contribute to the expansion into new products and markets
Negotiate trade terms and pricing in fast-moving environments
Support improvements in execution processes, tools, and data usage
Develop a strong understanding of market structure, products, and regulatory frameworks
Translate market insights into actionable input for trading decisions
Key Requirements:
1–3 years of professional experience in trading or capital markets
Strong knowledge of options and derivatives markets
Hands-on experience interacting with brokers and counterparties
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English fluency is a requirement
High EQ and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence outcomes
Ability to work well under pressure, thriving when making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades, often simultaneously
Entrepreneurial mindset
Detail oriented
Competitive by nature
A plus: coding and/or AI experience (e.g. Python, SQL, data analysis, or working with AI tools)
Why Join All Options? At All Options, we offer a dynamic role with room for growth, collaboration, and recognition. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 29 vacation days, and perks like a well-being allowance and in-house meals. Celebrate success with monthly drinks and festivities, and take advantage of our bicycle plan, NS Business Card, and the option to work from abroad.
Note that candidates who are unsuccessful at any stage of the selection process will not be reconsidered for the same or a similar role for a period of six months.
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Institutional Trader in Amsterdam werkgever: All Options
Bij All Options bieden we een dynamische rol als Financial Reporting Specialist, waar je niet alleen bijdraagt aan nauwkeurige en tijdige financiële rapportage, maar ook volop kansen krijgt voor professionele ontwikkeling en samenwerking. Met een competitief salaris, bonusmogelijkheden, 29 vakantiedagen en unieke voordelen zoals een welzijnsvergoeding en in-house maaltijden, creëren we een stimulerende werkomgeving die succes viert met maandelijkse borrels en festiviteiten.
