Quantitative Research Internship (2027 Start)
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Quantitative Research Intern, you'll use data, mathematics and technology to turn financial market data into quantitative insights and trading strategies. You will tackle a practical research challenge using rich market data to explore real-world trading questions. In our business, where the markets are always evolving, you will test hypotheses, identify patterns and explore how research ideas are developed, challenged and evaluated in practice.
The internship combines structured training with hands-on experience across trading, research and AI. You'll deep dive into trading and research fundamentals, participate in a collaborative research project using quantitative analysis to develop systematic trading strategies, develop research skills by working with large market datasets, and gain hands-on market experience through simulated trading using real Optiver technology.
Requirements
- Penultimate-year student in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or a related STEM field, with the ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028
- Solid foundation in mathematics, probability and statistics
- Excellent research, analytical and modelling skills
- Independent research experience
- Proficiency in any programming language
- Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
What You'll Get
- A highly competitive internship compensation package
- Optiver-covered flights and accommodation in the city centre for the duration of the internship
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, bi-weekly chair massages, Friday afternoon drinks, a bicycle to explore Amsterdam and much more
- The opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities, along with social events exclusively organised for your intern cohort