Expressions of Interest - Graduate Quantitative Researcher 2027

Responsibilities

• Your onboarding and training
• Kickstart your training in the Optiver Academy , our four-week global training program in Amsterdam. Here you'll learn from our dedicated in-house education team and other industry experts through a series of lectures, coursework and collaborative project work.
• Key responsibilities may include:
• Using statistical models and machine learning to d evelop innovative solutions that are foundational to Optiver's trading strategies
• Leveraging big data technologies to analyse high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities.
• Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives.
• Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries.
• Seeking continuous improvement in everything you do.
• Find your niche in research
• We offer a range of opportunities in our r esearch team s . During the training program, we will work with you to ensure that you're placed in the most suitable role for you. Below are examples of the various roles available .
• Read Dom's story to discover how he uses cutting-edge statistical and machine learning algorithms to develop profitable live trading strategies in the Delta 1 team.
• Read Noah's story to discover how he leverages large datasets to create underlying models that price our financial instruments in the Options Pricing team.
• Read Rob's story to discover how he develop s and test s hypotheses that drive improvements in the execution, speed and success of our trading systems, in the Performance Research team.
• What you'll get
• In addition, you'll receive:
• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
• Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
• Regular social events.

Requirements

• Final year university student or recent graduate.
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.
• Studying a quantitative or technically focused degree, such as Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electrical / Mechatronic / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied / Q

Benefits

Additional Information

As our Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you'll develop, refine and implement statisitical models that directly impact and improve the global financial markets. As part of a team of expert researchers, you'll leverage our large historical datasets and the latest technologies to d evelop innovative solutions that drive Optiver's cutting-edge trading strategies, fully immersing in the world of market making. If you have a critical mindset, a passion for quanititative problems and mathematical precision , you are the ideal candidate for th is role. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact. Please note, our formal applications for Graduate opportunities are currently closed. We are seeking expressions of interest for our 2026 campaign and would love to hear from you! Please complete this application to join our 'Talent Community' so that we can keep you up to date with suitable upcoming vacancies.

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