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Events and Executive Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $115,000.00 - $140,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
mental health coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Coverage
Life insurance
paid vacation days
401(k) match
performance-based bonus
Office perks

Job Description

Optiver is a leading, global financial technology firm specializing in market making and trading across various asset classes including equities, derivatives, and commodities. With a commitment to fostering innovation and leveraging deep market expertise, Optiver operates in major financial centers worldwide, including a vibrant office located in New York City. Established as a tech-driven company, Optiver dedicates itself to creating a dynamic work environment characterized by collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement in the complex financial markets. As part of this ethos, the company invests heavily in its people, culture, and the tools needed to maintain its competitive edge in an... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Six plus years of experience in event planning, executive support, or office experience
  • Proven ability to plan and execute events end to end
  • Skilled in managing complex travel and calendar logistics
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Experience with vendor negotiation and relationship management

Job Qualifications

  • Six plus years of experience in event planning, executive support, office experience, or a hybrid role combining these areas
  • Proven track record of planning and executing events end to end from concept and budgeting through vendor management and day-of delivery
  • Experience providing executive-level administrative support across global time zones, including complex calendar and travel management
  • A natural culture builder who takes initiative, brings energy, and thrives on creating great experiences for the people around them
  • Highly organized with strong prioritization and project management skills, comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Excellent vendor management skills including sourcing, negotiation, and relationship building
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
  • Experience in financial services, trading, or a high-performance professional environment is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job Duties

  • Serve as the primary culture steward for the NYC office, taking ownership of the office experience, championing engagement, and creating an environment where people want to show up and do their best work
  • Provide executive support to a senior NY leader, proactively managing their schedule, priorities, travel, and helping them shape a positive culture
  • Collaborate closely with the Event Manager to ensure alignment with the broader US events strategy, budget, and event experience goals
  • Identify and surface improvements to event playbooks, vendor management, and office experience workflows to raise the operational bar
  • Own the local planning, logistics, and execution of institutional trading events from client dinners and market-facing gatherings to conference participation and hosted experiences
  • Manage invite lists, vendor relationships, venues, budgets, and day-of execution to ensure every event reflects Optiver’s brand and professionalism
  • Act as a communication bridge between the NYC office and global teams across APAC, EMEA, and US regions
  • Plan and execute all NYC employee events end to end, aligned with the broader US events strategy and budget, including flexibility for evening and weekend event coverage

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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