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Market Risk Internship 2027 - Singapore

Optiver
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬SingaporeStudentInternPosted September 29, 2026

About the Role

Optiver's Market Risk Summer Internship program offers the chance to explore the critical role that risk management plays in the world of market making.

  • Kickstart your learning in Optiver's global offices, alongside your peers, with the opportunity to commence training in a different office such as Sydney, Shanghai or Amsterdam before returning to Singapore to put your knowledge into practice.
  • Discover what goes on behind the scenes to ensure Optiver's trading operations run safely within its risk limits.
  • With guidance from your mentor and team, collaborate on projects that solve Optiver's real-world challenges.
  • Be immersed in an industry-leading training program learning extensive trading principles and concepts, then apply them on a risk-specific project mentored by experienced risk analysts.
  • If you have excelled over the summer, you could receive an offer to return as a Graduate Market Risk Analyst.

Responsibilities

  • Commence training in a different office such as Sydney, Shanghai or Amsterdam before returning to Singapore
  • Discover what goes on behind the scenes to ensure trading operations run safely within risk limits
  • Collaborate on projects that solve Optiver's real-world challenges with guidance from a mentor and team
  • Learn extensive trading principles and concepts through the training program
  • Put knowledge into practice and work on a risk specific project

Requirements

  • Keen interest in financial markets
  • Strong set of analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Natural curiosity
  • Proactive by nature and able to work autonomously
  • Adept communicator
  • Good planning and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative environment
  • Practical mindset, with the ability to remain calm in a crisis
  • Applicants must have working rights in Singapore and not require employment sponsorship
  • University student graduating in 2027 or later

What You'll Get

  • Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
  • Corporate health insurance
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Weekly in-house chair massages
  • Daily breakfast and lunch
  • Regular social events