About the Role
As a Quantitative Intern at Optiver, you'll work alongside traders, researchers, and engineers to solve complex problems in global financial markets. You'll learn how quantitative research, data, technology, and AI-enabled tools come together to identify opportunities, test ideas, and drive decision-making in rapidly evolving markets.
Through hands-on project work, you may be considered for either a Quant Trading or Quant Research internship offer. You'll develop skills through structured education, market simulations, and exposure to modern research and AI tools, applying quantitative thinking to real-world trading challenges.
- Analyze complex datasets and uncover insights that inform decision-making
- Apply quantitative and programming skills to solve real trading challenges and build tools
- Strengthen decision-making skills through live market simulations
- Learn directly from experienced traders and researchers in a collaborative environment
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
- Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029, with sophomore standing or higher
- Available to intern during Summer 2027
- Open to full-time opportunities upon graduation
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
- Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics
- Experience with programming or scripting in Python or another language
- Strong interest in financial markets, quantitative research, and decision-making
- Excited to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
What You'll Get
- 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, snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues, and more.
- Optiver is supportive of US immigration sponsorship for this role.