Quantitative Intern (Summer 2027)

As a Quantitative Intern at Optiver, you'll work alongside traders, researchers, and engineers to solve complex problems in global financial markets.

You'll learn how quantitative research, data, technology, and AI-enabled tools come together to identify opportunities, test ideas, and drive decision-making in rapidly evolving markets.

Through hands-on project work, mentorship, and training led by Optiver's dedicated Education team, you'll build the foundation needed to make an impact.

As part of the interview process, we'll assess your strengths, interests, and skills to determine the best fit, and you may be considered for either a Quant Trading or Quant Research internship offer.

Our internship is designed for curious problem-solvers who enjoy continuously learning.

Through a combination of structured education, market simulations, and exposure to modern research and AI tools, you'll develop the skills needed to apply quantitative thinking to real-world challenges.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop a deeper understanding of financial markets, quantitative trading, and the research and technology that power them.
• Analyze complex datasets, investigate market behavior, and uncover insights that inform decision-making.
• Apply your quantitative and programming skills to solve real trading challenges and build impactful tools.
• Strengthen your decision-making skills through live market simulations and hands-on experience.
• Explore how AI tools can accelerate research, experimentation, and quantitative decision-making
• Learn directly from experienced traders and researchers in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers.

Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.