Quantitative Trading Internship (Summer 2027 - Shanghai)
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Quantitative Trading Intern at Optiver, you'll spend your 8-week summer internship tackling complex quantitative problems at one of the world's leading tech-driven trading firms. Under the guidance of industry experts and ex-traders, you'll apply strong reasoning and mathematical skills to design, develop, and enhance innovative trading strategies while fully immersing yourself in market making.
- Complete curated lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals, including options pricing, financial markets, trading strategies, and cutting-edge technology
- Apply knowledge in a simulated trading environment using live market data for realistic hands-on experience
- Analyze historical data to develop your own algorithmic trading strategy and backtest its performance
- Collaborate with expert traders and researchers on real-life trading projects that directly impact trading approaches
- Gain exposure to multiple trading desks and accelerate your growth in a high-performing, intellectually rewarding environment
Requirements
- University student, graduating in 2028 or after 2027 September
- Majoring in a quantitative field
- Lateral thinker, with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments
- Holds superior logical reasoning skills
- Critical thinking and the courage to challenge the status quo
- Fast decision-making skills under pressure
- 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
- Resume submission
- 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