Job Description

As our Quantitative Research Intern, you'll spend your summer delving into complex, data-driven problems at one of the world's leading tech-driven trading firms. Under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts, you'll apply your critical mindset and strong technical skills to optimise the models that drive Optiver's innovative trading strategies.

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Through a mix of trading lectures, coursework and hands-on project experience, you'll have deepened your understanding of the quantitative trading industry and mastered the practical skills needed to drive our trading success by the end of the 8-week internship. Plus, if you've excelled over the summer, you'll receive an offer to return as a Graduate Quantitative Researcher.

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What you'll do

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Led by our in-house education team that consists of ex-traders and engineers, you will complete a curated series of lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals, covering topics such as options pricing, financial markets, trading strategies and cutting-edge technology.

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Then, you will join one of our research teams and be paired with a mentor, applying your recently acquired knowledge to real-world scenarios that contribute towards our trading success. Some of the topics you could be working on, include:

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- Using statistical models and machine learning to developtrading algorithms.
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- Leveraging big data technologies to analyse high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure, and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities.
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- Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives.
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- Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries.
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Find your niche in research

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During the internship, you will gain exposure to the various opportunities that are available in our research teams. Discover some of the teams below.

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- Read Noah's story to discover how he leverages large datasets to create underlying models that price our financial instruments in the Options Pricing team.
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- Read Rob's story to discover how he develops and tests hypotheses that drive improvements in the execution, speed and success of our trading systems, in the Performance Research team.
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What you'll get

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You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets.

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In addition, you'll receive:

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- A highly competitive remuneration package.
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- Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship.
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- The prospect to work alongside best-in-class professionals.
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- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
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- Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
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- Daily breakfast,



lunch and in-house barista.
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- Regular social events.
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Who you are

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- A penultimate university student. If you are a pre-penultimate university student, discover our 2027 FutureFocus Trading & Research program.
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- An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.
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- Studying aquantitative or technically focused degree, such as Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electrical / Mechatronic / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied / Quantitative Finance or Econometrics.
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- Inquisitive and critical thinker, who enjoys creating innovative, new solutions.
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- Have a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments.
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- Pragmatic, focused on outcomes and can communicate technical concepts well.
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- Enjoys utilising technology, programming, or maths in your daily life to solve problems.
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- Possess programming experience in any language (C, C++, Python, Basic, JAVA, etc.).
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At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

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Diversity statement

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Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

📌 Quantitative Researcher Internship (Dec 2027) (New South Wales)
🏢 Saniti - Student Association Of Nelson-Marlborough Institute Of Technology
📍 New South Wales