About the role#
As a Quantitative Intern at Optiver, you will work with traders, researchers, and engineers to solve problems in global financial markets. You will learn how quantitative research, data, and technology identify opportunities and drive decision-making. Through project work and training, you will build the foundation needed to make an impact. We assess your strengths and interests during the interview process to determine if you are a better fit for a Quant Trading or Quant Research internship.
What you'll do#
- Develop a deeper understanding of financial markets, quantitative trading, and the research and technology that power them.
- Analyze complex datasets, investigate market behavior, and uncover insights that inform decision-making.
- Apply your quantitative and programming skills to solve real trading challenges and build impactful tools.
- Strengthen your decision-making skills through live market simulations and hands-on experience.
- Explore how AI tools can accelerate research, experimentation, and quantitative decision-making.
- Learn directly from experienced traders and researchers in a collaborative environment.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029, with sophomore standing or higher.
- Available to intern during Summer 2027 and open to full-time opportunities upon graduation.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
- A solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics.
- Experience with programming or scripting in Python or another language.
- A strong interest in financial markets, quantitative research, and decision-making.
- Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and requires on-site work.
- The internship is for Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Optiver provides US immigration sponsorship for this role.
About Optiver
Optiver is a global electronic market maker founded in 1986. The firm provides liquidity for listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign currencies. It operates from offices in cities including Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, and Singapore. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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