Optiver is looking to develop and enhance the models that drive their trading by predicting market movements.
Requirements
- Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics
- Excellent research, analytical, and modeling skills
- Independent research experience
- Proficiency in any programming language
- Experience in machine learning, with practical applications in time-series analysis and pattern recognition
Responsibilities
- Using statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms.
- Leveraging big data technologies to analyze high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure, and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities.
- Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives.
- Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries.
Other
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or a related STEM field with outstanding academic performance
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2028
- Available to intern during Summer 2026
- Open to full-time opportunities upon graduation in 2027 or 2028
- Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- The opportunity to earn a return internship or full-time offer in Chicago, Austin, New York City, or Amsterdam based on performance
- A highly-competitive internship compensation package
- Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
- 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.
- Optiver is supportive of US immigration sponsorship for this role.
- We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2026.
