Quantitative Research Internship, Bachelor's or Master's (Summer 2027 - Shanghai)
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Quantitative Research Intern at Optiver, you'll spend your summer delving into complex, data-driven problems at one of the world's leading tech-driven trading firms. Under the guidance of industry experts, you'll apply critical thinking and strong technical skills to optimize models that drive innovative trading strategies.
Through a mix of trading lectures, coursework, and hands-on project experience, you'll deepen your understanding of quantitative trading and master practical skills needed to drive trading success over the 8-week internship. Your work will include:
- Completing curated lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals, options pricing, financial markets, and trading strategies
- Developing trading algorithms using statistical models and machine learning
- Building risk management and portfolio optimization tools
- Analyzing high-frequency trading strategies and market microstructure using big data technologies
- Creating stochastic models for financial derivatives valuation
- Collaborating with developers on trading system enhancements
If you excel over the summer, you'll receive an offer to return as a Graduate Quantitative Researcher.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's university student, graduating in 2028 or after 2027 September
- Majoring in a quantitative field
- Inquisitive and critical thinker, who enjoys creating innovative, new solutions
- Have a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics
- Ability to carry a project on your own in a structured way within a short timeframe
- Experience in working with large datasets
- Able to clearly articulate in both verbal and written English
- Excited to work alongside industry experts, with the motivation to continually upskill and improve yourself
- Submit application materials in English: resume and academic transcripts, including Bachelors, Masters and PhDs if any
What You'll Get
- Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
- The opportunity to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista
- Gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks