Senior Corporate Strategy Manager

Shanghai, China. Posted 5 months ago

The role

You will take responsibility for corporate strategy across Optiver's China cash markets footprint. This includes supporting strategic planning, ongoing business activities, and new growth initiatives.

What you will do

Monitor developments across cash equities, bonds, FX, and beyond
Identify, assess, and help develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth areas
Support the development and execution of corporate and business strategy initiatives
Support ongoing business activities across cash market business lines
Represent Optiver externally and build relationships with regulators, exchanges, SROs, industry leaders, and business partners
Prepare strategy papers, management presentations, and other materials for leadership discussions

Required qualifications

8+ years of experience in business development, strategy, trading, or closely related roles in China cash market space
Deep understanding of cash equities, fixed income, and FX businesses and market structure in China
Proven experience building and maintaining senior industry relationships internally and externally
Proven experience creating value through data-driven and fact-based strategic analysis
High integrity and sound judgment in sensitive stakeholder and regulatory contexts
Practical experience with modern productivity, data, and AI-enabled tools
Self-motivated, results-driven, and commercially minded
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English and Mandarin is required (spoken and written)

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
Gym membership, sports and leisure activities
Weekly in-house chair massages
Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks

About the company

Optiver is expanding across APAC, deepening its presence in China and advancing strategies across its major business lines.