| Name | Optiver |
|---|---|
| Category | High-Frequency Trading / Prop Trading |
| Tier | Tier 1 — Elite Global |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam |
| Country | NL |
| Region | EU |
| AUM | Prop Capital |
| Employees | ~1,800 |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Johann Kaemingk |
| Trading Speed | High Frequency |
| Flagship Strategy | Proprietary |
| Glassdoor Rating | 3.8/5.0 |
Optiver is a global market maker and proprietary trading firm founded in Amsterdam in 1986. The firm provides liquidity across options, futures, equities, ETFs, fixed income, and commodities on over 50 exchanges worldwide. Optiver is known for its trader training program, competitive culture, and significant investment in low-latency technology. With offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, London, Singapore, and Shanghai, the firm employs approximately 1,700 people.
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