Quantitative Trading Internship (2027 Start)
OptiverAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Posted 10 days agoDescription
As our Quantitative Trading Intern, you’ll see how research, technology and trading come together in live markets while getting first-hand exposure to Amsterdam’s trading floor. Under the guidance of industry experts, you’ll engage in simulated trading sessions that reflect real market conditions and work on projects connected to real trading questions.
By the end of the ten-week internship, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a Quantitative Trader at a leading global trading firm.
What you’ll do
Requiring quick thinking, a critical mindset and bold action, our ten-week internship is as close as you can get to experiencing what it’s like to be a trader. You’ll be trained by our in-house education team of former traders and researchers, who are fully dedicated to delivering a rigorous and supportive internship experience. The comprehensive training program offers you the opportunity to:
- Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from probability, market structure and strategy to the technology used to make decisions in fast-moving markets
- Develop your trading skills and strategies by trading on live markets using real Optiver technology, with simulated capital
- Take part in a research-led project, exploring how data analysis, market behaviour and hypothesis testing contribute to trading strategies
- Learn how we use AI and use it yourself to solve real-world trading problems
- Gain exposure to various trading and research desks and experience the financial markets first-hand
- Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment
Based on your performance during the internship, you could receive an offer to join our firm full-time in Amsterdam or London after your studies.
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. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
- A highly competitive internship compensation package
- Optiver-covered flights and accommodation in the city center for the duration of the internship
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, bi-weekly chair massages, Friday afternoon drinks, a bicycle to explore Amsterdam and much more
- The opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities, along with social events exclusively organised for your intern cohort
Who you are
- Penultimate-year student in a STEM field, with the ability to work full-time upon graduation in 2028
- Possess exceptional quantitative and logical reasoning skills
- Interested in strategic games and/or competitive activities
- Experience in programming or scripting in Python is a plus
How to apply
Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?
Apply directly via the form below for the position of Quantitative Trading Internship (2027 Start). Please provide us with a CV in English. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
If your application is selected to proceed to the next round, you will be required to complete online assessments. By submitting your application you are confirming that you will be able to take the assessment within 7 days.
Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via the contact form.
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via the contact form, selecting "Reasonable Adjustments" as the subject of your inquiry.
For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our FAQ.
For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).
*Optiver has a global application re-apply policy for our intern and graduate roles. If you have completed an online assessment or interviewed for a quantitative graduate or internship role at any Optiver location in the past 8 months, please note that you are not yet eligible to reapply. We welcome you to re-apply after the 8-month cool off period.
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