Job description

Optiver is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to join our Brand & Marketing team. This role leads marketing initiatives for priority audiences in the US and owns Optiver's global organic social strategy. You’ll operate independently, bring structure to complex work, and collaborate closely with recruiters, business stakeholders and marketers across regions to deliver high-quality, tailored marketing solutions. You’ll play a key role in scaling content and ensuring it reaches the right audiences effectively. This role is based on-site in our Chicago office. What you’ll do As a Marketing Manager, your key responsibilities include: Lead initiatives for priority audiences in the US, including developing marketing plans tailored to specific markets, audiences, hiring needs and SEO opportunities Work closely with recruiters and business stakeholders to understand objectives, shape the right approach, and deliver effective solutions Own Optiver's organic social strategy, leading content planning, channel management, content creation, and performance optimization while collaborating across the global marketing team to scale execution and maximize discoverability Partner with employees and business leaders to expand Optiver's visibility and engagement around key marketing initiatives Measure performance, identify insights, and continuously optimize content, audience growth, and channel strategy What you’ll get You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets. In addition, you’ll receive: The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure 401(k) match up to 50% Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sports leagues and more Who you are 5+ years of experience leading marketing or digital initiatives end to end, from planning through execution Comfortable engaging stakeholders and tailoring solutions to different needs, including working with external freelancers and agencies Strong experience leading organic social media strategies, particularly on LinkedIn, including audience growth and performance optimization Experience delivering work across channels, with an understanding of channel-specific best practices and how to adapt content accordingly Exposure to conferences or events, with experience creating social and content campaigns that support audience engagement Highly organized, with strong prioritization and project management skills Clear and effective written and verbal communicator Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening Who we are At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe. Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range $112,000 — $140,000 USD

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Optiver is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to join our Brand & Marketing team. This role leads marketing initiatives for priority audiences in the US and owns Optiver's global organic social strategy.
What you’ll do
As a Marketing Manager, your key responsibilities include:
Lead initiatives for priority audiences in the US, including developing marketing plans tailored to specific markets, audiences, hiring needs and SEO opportunities
Work closely with recruiters and business stakeholders to understand objectives, shape the right approach, and deliver effective solutions
Partner with employees and business leaders to expand Optiver's visibility and engagement around key marketing initiatives
Measure performance, identify insights, and continuously optimize content, audience growth, and channel strategy
What you’ll get
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sports leagues and more
5+ years of experience leading marketing or digital initiatives end to end, from planning through execution
Comfortable engaging stakeholders and tailoring solutions to different needs, including working with external freelancers and agencies
Strong experience leading organic social media strategies, particularly on LinkedIn, including audience growth and performance optimization
Experience delivering work across channels, with an understanding of channel-specific best practices and how to adapt content accordingly
Exposure to conferences or events, with experience creating social and content campaigns that support audience engagement
Highly organized, with strong prioritization and project management skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communicator
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

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Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure

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