Quantitative Research Internship Bachelor or Master
Optiver is a global proprietary trading firm and market maker, including an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
About Optiver
Optiver (optiver.com) is an Amsterdam-headquartered global proprietary trading firm and options market maker with an active digital-assets business (24/7 crypto options/spot market making, hiring crypto traders).
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About the Role
You will complete lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals, then join research teams to apply quantitative methods to real-world trading problems. You will develop statistical and machine learning models, build risk and portfolio tools, analyze high-frequency strategies, value derivatives, improve pricing systems, and collaborate with developers on trading-system enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s student graduating in 2028 or after September 2027
- Major in a quantitative field
- Knowledge of probability and statistics
- Experience in machine learning and time-series analysis is a plus
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Java, or another language
- Ability to carry a project independently within a short timeframe
- Experience working with large datasets
- Clear verbal and written English
Responsibilities
- Complete lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals
- Apply quantitative knowledge to real-world trading scenarios
- Develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms
- Build risk management and portfolio optimisation tools
- Analyze high-frequency trading strategies and market microstructure
- Build stochastic models to value financial derivatives
- Improve pricing engines and libraries
- Test and implement enhancements to trading systems
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Attractive bonus structure
- Additional leave entitlements
- Daily breakfast
- Daily lunch
- In-house barista
- Gym membership
- Sports and leisure activities
- Weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events
- Clubs
- Friday afternoon drinks