FutureFocus: Quants 2027
OptiverAbout the Role
FutureFocus: Quants is an exclusive five-day program at Optiver's Amsterdam headquarters designed to give students graduating in 2029 a behind-the-scenes look at the world of quantitative trading and research through technical lectures, skill-building workshops and networking events.
- Trading fundamentals: gain exclusive insights into market making and learn key skills that Optiver's traders and researchers use in their day-to-day work.
- Quant pathways: get a behind-the-scenes look at quantitative trading and research to discover which career path aligns best with your strengths.
- Skills workshops: enhance your quantitative skills through hands-on workshops led by Optiver's traders and researchers, applying tools and techniques used in the industry.
- Networking events: engage with peers and professionals through networking opportunities designed to help build meaningful connections within the industry.
- Cultural immersion: get a taste of Optiver's company culture and take advantage of its perks and benefits firsthand.
- Guidance from Optiver's education team: learn from a dedicated education team who provide tailored guidance and support throughout the week.
- Industry insights: gain a deeper understanding of the industry and build confidence to excel in a high-performance environment.
- Hotel & travel: fully covered accommodation and travel expenses.
- Amsterdam up close: sample a taste of life in the historic Dutch capital.
Participants who prove to be a good fit could secure a fast-tracked internship offer, skipping the traditional recruitment process. The application process consists of two stages: an online assessment and an interview.
Responsibilities
- Gain exclusive insights into market making and learn key skills that our traders and researchers use in their day-to-day work
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at quantitative trading and research, helping you discover which career path aligns best with your strengths
- Enhance your quantitative skills through hands-on workshops led by Optiver's traders and researchers, applying tools and techniques used in the industry
- Engage with peers and professionals through networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections within the industry
- Get a taste of Optiver's company culture and take advantage of our perks and benefits firsthand, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee and more
- Learn from Optiver's dedicated education team, who provide tailored guidance and support throughout the week
- Gain a deeper understanding of the industry and build the confidence needed to excel in a high-performance environment
- Enjoy a comfortable stay with fully covered accommodation and travel expenses
- Picture your future career based in our vibrant city, sampling a taste of life in the historic Dutch capital
Requirements
- Graduating in 2029
- Studying at a university in the UK, Ireland, or Europe
- All degree backgrounds are considered
- Able to demonstrate at the time of application that you have the requisite visa or other travel authorisations in place in order to allow you to attend the program in person
- You're graduating in 2029 and want to discover how your degree can lead to an exciting career in quant trading or research
- You're an inquisitive, critical thinker who is creative in innovating new solutions
- You thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment
- You're excited to test your quantitative skills and explore new opportunities in a challenging environment
- All backgrounds are welcome to apply and no prior financial knowledge is required
- UK/Republic of Ireland university applicants: you may select both UK/Republic of Ireland weeks if you are available for either, but note that you will only attend one
- EU university applicants: you are eligible for the EU week only and must be available on that date
What You'll Get
- Daily breakfast, lunch, coffee and more
- Fully covered accommodation and travel expenses
- Networking events with peers and professionals
- Guidance and support from Optiver's dedicated education team