Graduate Equity Analyst (2027 Start)
OptiverAbout the Role
Optiver's Equity Options Trading team is looking for Graduate Equity Analysts to help shape their fundamental research-driven trading. As an Equity Analyst, you will use current events and fundamental research to influence the team's trading decisions, sitting directly on the trading floor and collaborating with Traders, Quantitative Researchers, and Developers. You will put on research-backed trades based on your own analysis, receiving direct ownership and rapid market feedback.
- Identify fundamentally driven trading opportunities and work with traders to capture them, focusing on maximizing desk PnL impact.
- Think probabilistically and perform scenario analysis for relevant upcoming events and catalysts, analyzing time-sensitive headlines and assessing their potential impact on volatility and stock prices.
- Assist in growing the fundamental research team by developing processes, identifying new market inefficiencies, and building industry networks.
- Use AI-enabled tools to organize and analyze news, events, and company information, applying judgment to validate output and improve research tooling.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a STEM, Finance, Economics or business related subject
- Available to start full time work in August 2027 (either graduating by 2027, or holding a maximum of 3 years work experience)
- Has a genuine interest in financial markets and demonstrates a willingness to learn new techniques/skills and teach others
- Able to work under the guidance of mentors and develop fundamental research-driven ideas independently
- Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing
- Entrepreneurial by nature - you've run something of your own, taken risks that didn't always pay off, or committed to getting genuinely good at something difficult
- A determined and resilient individual, equipped with strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Evidenced time management, organizational and multitasking skills with experience in computer programming being preferred, but not required
What You'll Get
- Performance-based bonus structure, with profits combined across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries
- 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
- Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks
- Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events
- Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats