Optiver is looking to solve real market challenges by identifying and developing talent that can contribute to improving market liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and stabilizing the market.
Requirements
- Strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills
- Experienced in programming or scripting in Python is a plus
- Affinity for research is a plus
Responsibilities
- Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, trading strategies, and cutting-edge technology.
- Develop trading skills and strategies in a realistic, simulated trading environment that closely replicates live markets.
- Gain insight into how markets move and how traders think.
- Test trading ideas.
- Sharpen decision-making skills.
- Collaborate with peers and mentors to solve real market challenges.
Other
- A student pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a STEM field
- On track to graduate between December 2026 to June 2028, with sophomore standing or higher
- Interested in strategic games or other competitive activities
- 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
- 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.
