Expressions of Interest - Graduate Quantitative Researcher 2027

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. What you’ll do 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. Following this, the comprehensive training program in Sydney will equip you with the knowledge needed to make an impact from the moment you join your research team. You’ll learn the intricacies of option theory and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, developing models that contribute towards our trading success. We believe a realistic hands-on experience is the best way to learn, and that is exactly what we provide. After joining one of our research teams, you’ll continue to optimise our innovative trading strategies, and gain a deeper insight into the different products and trading strategies within the team. Our education team will continue to provide training through a curated series of lectures over your first 12 months as a graduate researcher. Your responsibilities From your first day on the team, you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to make decisions that create an immediate impact. Every day will present you with new and interesting challenges to solve, and it’s up to you and your team to drive our success by ensuring that our quantitative models remain at the cutting-edge of constantly evolving capital markets. 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 You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, h…