Quantitative Research Internship Bachelor or Master Summer 2028
Optiver is a global technology- and research-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker providing liquidity across financial markets, including through an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
About Optiver
Founded in Amsterdam in 1986, Optiver uses its own capital, quantitative research and proprietary technology to continuously quote, price and trade financial instruments across global markets. Its activities include listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, foreign currencies and digital assets; its Digital Assets desk operates crypto options market-making strategies across major venues with follow-the-sun coverage.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will complete trading lectures and coursework before joining a research team. You will analyze market data, develop statistical and machine-learning models, build risk and portfolio optimization tools, develop derivatives pricing models, and test improvements to trading systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's student graduating in 2029
- Major in a quantitative field
- Knowledge of probability and statistics
- Machine learning and time-series analysis experience
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Java, or another language
- Large dataset experience
- Written and verbal English skills
Responsibilities
- Complete lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals, options pricing, financial markets, trading strategies, and technology
- Develop trading algorithms using statistical models and machine learning
- Develop risk management and portfolio optimization tools
- Analyze high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure, and financial instruments using big data technologies
- Build stochastic models for derivative valuation
- Improve pricing-engine efficiency and accuracy
- Test and implement trading-system enhancements with developers
Benefits
- Bonus structure
- Additional leave entitlements
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and in-house barista
- Gym membership
- Sports and leisure activities
- Weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events, clubs, and Friday afternoon drinks