Quantitative Intern (Summer 2027)

Optiver • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As a Quantitative Intern at Optiver, you will work alongside traders, researchers, and engineers to solve complex problems in global financial markets. You will learn how quantitative research, data, technology, and AI-enabled tools are used to identify opportunities, test ideas, and support decision-making in rapidly evolving markets. Through hands-on project work, mentorship, and training led by Optiver’s Education team, you will build a foundation for making an impact.

The interview process assesses your strengths, interests, and skills to determine the best fit. Candidates may be considered for either a Quant Trading or Quant Research internship offer. The internship combines structured education, market simulations, and exposure to modern research and AI tools, with opportunities to develop quantitative skills and apply them to real-world challenges.

Optiver is a technology- and research-driven trading firm. Its scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and traders work side by side to develop, test, and scale ideas for understanding and trading global markets. The firm describes its global platform as supporting rapid experimentation and iteration, combining the scientific rigor of a research institution with the pace of a technology company. Optiver states that it is supportive of US immigration sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029, with sophomore standing or higher.
• Available to intern during Summer 2027.
• Open to full-time opportunities upon graduation.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
• A solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics.
• Experience with programming or scripting in Python or another language.
• Strong interest in financial markets, quantitative research, and decision-making.
• Excitement about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an 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 quantitative and programming skills to solve real trading challenges and build impactful tools.
• Strengthen decision-making skills through live market simulations and hands-on experience.
• Explore how AI tools can accelerate research, experimentation, and quantitative decision-making.
• Learn from experienced traders and researchers in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn a return internship or full-time offer in Chicago, Austin, New York City, or Amsterdam based on performance.
• Highly competitive internship compensation package.
• Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends.
• Office perks including breakfast, lunch, snacks, regular social events, clubs, and sporting leagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern