WHO WE ARE:
Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.
Founded in 2005, Optiver's Taipei location is our fourth global office. With solid trading experiences, the Taipei office has a steady growth in terms of its revenue and trading volume, and we have continued to work on improving the liquidity and making impact on the Taiwan market.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are seeking an experienced Compliance officer to join our Taiwan office. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our equity and derivatives trading activities adhere to all relevant local regulations and Optiver's internal standards. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of local market rules and regulations, and the ability to effectively provide trusted compliance support in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Taiwan Head of Compliance. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Monitor and assess regulatory developments, evaluate applicability, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide compliance advice for adherence to local regulations and global internal minimum standards and risk appetite.
- Support entity and employee licensing, registration, and training coordination.
- Undertake or support the relevant functions in regulatory reporting.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to meet external and internal requirements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on various compliance matters e.g. risk and control reviews, training, surveillance, new business initiatives, and incident management.
- Liaise with FSC, Exchanges, industry associations for regulatory matters and onsite audits.
- Primarily responsible for performing Internal Audit (IA) duties to fulfil onshore regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and maintain the firm's internal control system based on the regulatory prescribed templates.
- Assist company secretary in corporate governance matters as needed.
- Foster a culture of compliance by promoting awareness and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A relevant bachelor's degree.
- Futures Specialist license (or obtain within 3 months after joining).
- Minimum 2+ years in a Compliance or Internal Audit role in a securities or futures firm.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Effectively communicate with business stakeholders and local regulators.
- Strong verbal and written communication in English and Mandarin.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional ethics, integrity, and commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance and professionalism.
What You'll Get
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Gym subsidy and weekly in-house chair massages
- Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Regular social events including an annual company trip
- A work-from-home allowance and support
As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.