As ourGraduate Quantitative Trader,you’lldevelopcutting-edgestrategies thatdirectlyimpactand improvethe global financial markets.You’llmanagea trading bookas part of a team ofexpert tradersandwork alongsideresearchersandengineersto design, develop and enhance trading strategies, fullyimmersingin the world of market making.

If you have apragmaticmindset, logical problem-solvingskillsand mathematical precision, youarethe ideal candidate forthisrole. Join us and beapart of a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact.

Whatyou'lldo

Youronboarding andtraining

Kickstartyourtraining in the Optiver Academy, ourfour-weekglobal training program in Amsterdam.Hereyou’lllearn from our dedicated in-house education team and other industry experts through a series of lectures,courseworkand collaborative project work.

Following this, the comprehensive training program in Sydney will equip you with the knowledge needed to make an impact from the moment you join your trading desk.You’lllearn the intricacies ofoptiontheory and apply your knowledge in a simulated trading environment, so that you can hit the trading floor with confidence at the end of the nine-week program. We believe a realistic hands-on experience is the best way to learn, and that is exactly what we provide.

After joining one of the teams on the floor,you’lltrade and gain a deeper insight into thedifferent productsand trading strategies within the team. Our education team will continue to provide training through a curated series of lectures over your first 12 months as a graduate trader.

Yourresponsibilities

From your first day on the trading floor,you’llhavetheautonomy and responsibility to make decisions that create an immediate impact. Every day will present you with recent and interesting challenges to solve,



and it’s up to you and your team to drive our success throughOptiver’smarket-leading technology-stack.Key responsibilities may include:

- Trading, while constantly looking for creative quantitative solutions to real-world events,aheadof the competition.

- Developing robust pricing models and algorithms to offer the best price on the products you trade.

- Building tools, conductinganalysisand leading projects that take your team’s trading strategies to the next level.

- Working collectively withour talented team oftraders,engineersand researchers, tosolve complex problems and remain at the forefront of the industry.

- Seeking continuousimprovement in everything you do.

Find your niche intrading

We offer a range of opportunitiesinourtrading teams. Inyourapplication, select the role that appeals to you the most, andwe’llwork with you to ensure the role is most suitable for you. Below are examples of thedifferent rolesavailable.

- Read Will's story todiscoverhow heleveragesthe dataavailable tomakeinformedtrading decisionsin theIndex Optionsteam.

- Read Jason's story to discover how he usescutting-edge statistical models and machine learning algorithms to optimiseourautotradersin the Delta 1 team.

- Read Matt's story to discover how he workscloselywith external counterparties to provide prices,liquidityand negotiate large trades in the Institutional Trading team.





Whatyou'llget

You’lljoin a culture of collaboration and excellence, whereyou’llbesurrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement,you’llthrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle themost complexproblems in the financial markets.

In addition,you’llreceive:

- A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks,teamsand offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.

- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionalss.

- Training,mentorshipand personal development opportunities.

- Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.

- Daily breakfast,lunchand an in-house barista.

- Regular social events

Who youare

- Final year university student or recent graduate.
- An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.
- Lateral thinker, with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments.
- Holds superior logical reasoning skills.
- Experiencewithprogramming or scripting in Pythonisa plus.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, and itis hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates fromany and allbackgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can bestdemonstrateyour abilities.

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📌 Expressions of Interest - Graduate Quantitative Trader 2027 (City of Sydney)
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