38 quantitative trader jobs found

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team and seeking exceptional Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive its next phase of growth. You’ll join a team at the forefront of designing and optimizing our automated systems that work autonomously or alongside our operational options traders. With significant resources, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a collaborative environment, you'll help shape the direction of our trading systems and execution models. What you’ll do Design, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions, order placement, and execution in order to maximize trading performance Utilize modelling, machine learning, and other techniques to gather insights from data in this pursuit What you’ll get You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive,...

Curious how your analytical mindset could shape the future of global markets? Step into the world of quantitative trading through Optiver’s FutureFocus Quants (Trading & Research) Program . This immersive, five-day program offers a front-row seat to the strategies, data, and decision-making that drive one of the most advanced trading firms in the world — and a fast-track opportunity toward a Quantitative Trader or Quantitative Researcher Internship (Summer 2027) .     FutureFocus is a selective educational experience for students graduating between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029 , designed to give you a deep dive into the science behind modern markets. Across five dynamic days, you’ll get hands-on experience with real-world trading concepts and participate in technical lectures and interactive exercises that mirror the challenges faced by our traders and researchers.     What you’ll do:   Requiring quick thinking, a critical mindset...

As our Quantitative Trading Intern, you’ll spend your summer tackling complex, quantitative problems at one of the world’s leading tech-driven trading firms. Under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts, you’ll apply your strong reasoning skills to design, develop and enhance our innovative trading strategies, fully immersing in the world of market making.   From derivative theory training to hands-on trading experience, you’ll have deepened your understanding of the quantitative trading industry 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 Trader. Note: Part of the internship program will be run out of our Amsterdam office. Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs for the duration of the program. What you’ll do Requiring a pragmatic mindset, logical problem-solving skills and mathematical precision, our internship is as close as you can get to a real...

As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision making and execution of our large-order trading strategies through the management of our relationships with brokers and direct counterparties. We’re looking for a unique blend of communication skills and quantitative ability. The daily interactions you’ll have with our external partners will provide vital market insights; when these are combined with your analytical skills, intuition and close collaboration with our Screen Traders, you’ll be well placed to negotiate the best possible prices at speed. For many of the products we trade, this approach allows us to continuously operate at the forefront of the market. What you’ll do Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, both independently and within the trading team; Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability; Constantly aim to identify new product/market opportunities to diversify our strategies and...

As an Institutional Trader at Optiver you will be instrumental in the decision making and execution of our large-order trading strategies through the management of our relationships with brokers and direct counterparties. We’re looking for a unique blend of communication skills and quantitative ability. The daily interactions you’ll have with our external partners will provide vital market insights; when these are combined with your analytical skills, intuition and close collaboration with our Screen Traders, you’ll be well placed to negotiate the best possible prices at speed. For many of the products we trade, this approach allows us to continuously operate at the forefront of the market. What you’ll do Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, both independently and within the trading team; Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability; Constantly aim to identify new product/market opportunities to diversify our strategies and...

As a US Treasuries Trader at Optiver, you will take a leading role in trading and risk-managing US Treasuries across multiple venues. You’ll drive macro trading strategies by taking positions and analyzing macroeconomic data, policy shifts, and cross-asset flows to uncover and capitalize on short- and medium-term market opportunities. What you’ll do Trade and manage risk across US Treasuries and related instruments, leveraging Optiver’s proprietary pricing models and infrastructure. Quote and execute orders for institutional counterparties while ensuring tight, competitive pricing and efficient hedging. Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, developers, and other traders to continuously refine pricing models, execution algorithms, and trading strategies. Monitor macroeconomic data releases, policy developments and cross-asset flows to identify and act on short and medium term trading opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with market...

As a German Bunds Volatility Trader at Optiver, you will take a leading role in trading and risk-managing interest rate volatility across the German government bond complex – Bund, Bobls and Schatz. This role blends the fast-paced decision-making of a screen trader with the relationship-driven insights of an institutional trader. You’ll operate at the intersection of liquidity provision, market structure expertise, and client interaction helping Optiver to maintain its position as a leading liquidity provider in European fixed income markets. What you’ll do Trade and actively manage volatility risk across German Bunds and related fixed-income derivatives, leveraging Optiver’s proprietary pricing models, execution infrastructure, and real-time risk systems. Quote, price, and execute options and volatility trades for institutional counterparties, ensuring competitive markets, tight spreads, and efficient hedging across Bunds, Bobls, and Schatz products. Collaborate with...

Optiver is seeking a skilled Operations Analyst to join our trading team in Amsterdam. This role is a pivotal position within our trading teams, driving the operation and optimization of both our semi-automated and fully automated market making activities and trading systems. With a razor-sharp eye for detail, the ideal candidate embodies operational excellence and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment. WHO WE ARE: At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. WHAT YOU’LL DO Our Operations Analysts take ownership of critical elements of...

Optiver is looking for an Institutional Trader to join our Trading Team. As one of the key faces of our organization, you will translate market intricacies into strategic trades, driving profitability and expanding our trading counterparties utilizing your strong interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our institutional business. What you’ll do: Institutional traders often take on the largest and most impactful trades across the landscape. Every day presents them with new interactions, experiences and situations to navigate. In this role, you will also: Represent Optiver by managing current and building new relationships with external counterparties Interpret large flows to inform trading strategies Identify new market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximize team success Collaborate with our internal sales and trading desks to make real-time contributions to trading and pricing decisions What...

We're looking for an experienced Delta-1 Trader to join our growing Onshore Taiwan business and take ownership of our Taiwan futures, ETFs and calendar-roll book. You'll devise and execute trading strategies, manage risk in real time, and collaborate closely with researchers, developers and risk managers to push our edge in one of the region's most dynamic markets. Core responsibility details include: Market-making & Position Management of the TAIFEX index futures, rolls, TWSE-listed ETFs; maintain tight prices and optimizing risk/reward Strategy Development Design, back-test and implement systematic and discretionary delta-one strategies (e.g., index arb, basis, dividend, curve and roll optimisation) Risk Ownership; monitor greeks, stress scenarios and liquidity; adjust positions within agreed limits and escalate when necessary Cross-Team Collaboration Work with quantitative researchers on model enhancements, and with engineers to refine low-latency trading systems...

Want to  fast-track  your  career  path from student to full-time trader?   Join  Career Kickstarter: Trading ,  our  five-day  immersive  program  designed to accelerate your journey from university to a full-time trading career.  E xperience the fast-paced world of  quantitative trading  and discover what it takes to excel as a trader ,  from  mastering  options theory to  develop ing highly  practical industry skills.    T hrough  a blend of  interactive lectures, trading simulations, and mentorship from our  world-class  education team,  you’ll  sharpen your analytical edge and learn how to think ,   and act ,   like a trader  by the end of the week .   Plus, if you've excelled in the program, you could receive an offer for our 2027 Graduate Program.   Eligible  for final year university students (graduating in 2026 or earlier), with Australian working rights   Program dates : 23 – 27...

At Optiver, we seek to continuously improve our approach to pricing, execution and risk management. We believe that the rigour with which we approach these problems is a source of competitive edge. We have an appetite to diversify and improve and are always looking for great new talent to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to our trading team. We are uniquely placed in the market with a combination of access to great liquidity through our market-making desks and a progressive risk appetite to leverage upon that. We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Positional Trader to join the team and improve us further. You will trade options across Asian markets as part of a collaborative team with access to best in class systems and tools. WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate will have strong options and product knowledge, preferably in equities. You will be a natural problem solver with exceptional analytical and quantitative skills. You’re a strong performer...

Optiver is seeking an Experienced Futures Trader/Researcher to join our Futures Trading Team, also known as Delta One. Delta One is comprised of Researchers, Traders and Software Engineers who focus on designing, improving and executing trading strategies using machine learning. Our Futures Traders specifically focus on conducting alpha/signal/features research, improving those machine-learning models, and refining trading algorithms. Should you join this collaborative, close-knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to directly impact everything in our research and execution pipeline. Does the thought of making a direct, immediate impact thrill you? You may have found your next career move.   WHO WE ARE: Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate...

As a Machine Learning Modelling Engineer, you’ll harness your understanding of AI and deep learning to generate impactful insights and drive innovative new strategies that have the potential to transform global financial markets. Your intellectual creativity won’t just be theoretical; you’ll get to turn your cutting-edge ideas into real-world solutions that contribute towards our trading success. You’ll join a team of experienced engineers, who will provide you with guidance and support throughout the program, enabling you to make an impact from the early stages of your Optiver career. By the end of the internship, you'll have deepened your understanding of the quantitative trading industry. Plus, if you've excelled over the summer, you'll receive an offer to return as Graduate Machine Learning Modelling Engineer. WHO WE ARE: Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore,...

Ready to accelerate your growth in one of the most fascinating and dynamic industries? Our Research Summer Internship program will give you real insights into how data and research is used to improve global financial markets. Expand your knowledge of the financial markets and solve challenging problems that could impact the way we trade. Plus, if you’ve excelled over the summer and shown us your potential, you could receive an offer to join us as a graduate quantitative researcher. With Optiver’s internship program, your work improving the market starts today. Who we are: Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing...

WHAT YOU’LL DO: As a data scientist in our options market making team, you will play a key role in improving our trading strategies through rigorous data-driven analysis. You’ll take a scientific approach to understanding how our systems perform in live markets—developing hypotheses, building experiments, and using advanced analytics to uncover opportunities for improvement. You’ll work with large-scale production trading data to identify patterns, test ideas, and evaluate strategic changes. This may include leveraging statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and other quantitative methods to better understand market dynamics and strategy behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with traders and engineers, but your work will be rooted in independent thinking, analytical rigor, and a strong focus on real-world impact. WHO YOU ARE: Students who are graduating in 2025 or 2026 Studying a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or similarly technical degree...

WHAT YOU’LL DO: We look for an experienced quantitative researcher to join our options trading team. Key skillset requirements include: Formulate and improve data driven forecasts utilising our vast arrays of inhouse and external data Work closely with traders, who’ll directly use your results to inform their trading Work on complex mathematical and statistical problems related to volatility forecasts and optimisation Collaborate closely with other researchers both locally and regionally WHO YOU ARE: Solid skills in working with big data and pipeline design; Strive to understand the business problem and apply the work to production Proficient and passionate about all things mathematics related, and comfortable with coding Ability to solve complex problems independently and able to utilise the resources available around Collaborate with stakeholders and lead complex discussions Communicate effectively and not afraid to challenge the status quo...

Optiver is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in Austin, TX. Our HFT team is comprised of software engineers and researchers who design, improve and execute fully automated trading strategies using machine learning. As a senior engineer, you’ll lead complex technical projects, help shape the direction of our trading infrastructure, and work closely with teams to share knowledge and drive technical progress. Our software engineers work on some of the most challenging algorithmic problems in the world. The team owns the problem end to end, from data to simulation to the execution of orders in production. The system is built to be robust, enabling research at scale while running complex machine learning models with low latency across thousands of financial instruments. What you’ll do: Establish vision and technical direction for machine learning-driven trading systems that help maintain our position as a leading team in...

Our Software Engineers build proprietary trading systems which directly impact the financial markets. Our software engineering teams leverage technology to solve a variety of difficult problems. Our trading strategies must respond to market events in microseconds or less, and we automatically price large, diverse sets of financial instruments with extremely low error tolerance. We continually refine, store, and analyze terabytes of data produced by market activity and our trading systems. Our user interfaces must present coherent, responsive real-time visualizations of market activity and system performance while providing intuitive control of a highly complex system. Our core systems must provide a stable, performant, and trusted foundation on which our systems are built. Technology at Optiver: At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers, not just coders. Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they...

Equity Analyst As an Equity Analyst, you’ll sit directly on the trading desk, influencing real-time decisions and managing research-driven positions that have direct PnL Impact. You’ll bring deep sector knowledge or a proven ability to adapt across sectors, a keen understanding of how fundamentals drive short-term price and volatility changes, and the commercial mindset needed to translate your insights into profitable trading outcomes. This is a high-impact role designed for analysts who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments – and who are eager to apply their market-making instincts, short-horizon research, and option-aware thinking to drive tangible results. What you’ll do As an Equity Analyst, you will: Leverage fundamental, event-driven, and short-term catalysts to identify and evaluate trading opportunities. Collaborate closely with traders to generate and manage positions that capture these opportunities, directly influencing desk PnL. Perform...

Optiver is seeking a Senior C# UI Engineer to help shape the next generation of our global trading and research interfaces. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building performant, intuitive, and scalable user interfaces that interact seamlessly with our C++-based backend microservices. Our UIs are built using an in-house, high-performance C# framework that abstracts much of the complexity of our systems, enabling developers to rapidly build robust tools for traders and researchers. Your role will be to both leverage and extend this framework — working at the intersection of C#, C++, and real-time data to deliver world-class applications. You will collaborate closely with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to understand their workflows, design effective user experiences, and ensure reliability and speed in a low-latency trading environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design and build high-performance UI applications using C# on top of Optiver’s...

Optiver is seeking a Senior C# UI Engineer to help shape the next generation of our global trading and research interfaces. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building performant, intuitive, and scalable user interfaces that interact seamlessly with our C++-based backend microservices. Our UIs are built using an in-house, high-performance C# framework that abstracts much of the complexity of our systems, enabling developers to rapidly build robust tools for traders and researchers. Your role will be to both leverage and extend this framework — working at the intersection of C#, C++, and real-time data to deliver world-class applications. You will collaborate closely with developers, traders, and quantitative researchers to understand their workflows, design effective user experiences, and ensure reliability and speed in a low-latency trading environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design and build high-performance UI applications using C# on top of Optiver’s...

As a Trading Risk Analyst at Optiver, you’ll be responsible for monitoring our ever-changing trading activity across all desks and products. We’re looking for analytical, quantitative and curious individuals who enjoy working with numbers and are interested in following financial markets. This position offers variety in both daily work and longer-term projects, focusing on internal market and credit risk metrics, regulatory capital and clearing requirements. You will be given meaningful responsibilities early on, such as deciding on the size of our positions, and expected to consistently contribute to improvements in our risk frameworks. Working on the Amsterdam trading floor, you will be at the forefront of the market, liaising with traders on new business initiatives and helping make decisions that will have direct impact on Optiver’s P&L. What you’ll do: You will start with a 3-month comprehensive training program focusing on the fundamentals of trading: theory,...

The Optiver AI PhD Scholarship recognises outstanding PhD students in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from leading universities across mainland China. The initiative is designed to support PhD candidates, whose research advances AI or ML in meaningful ways. Selected scholars will gain early access to Optiver’s traders, researchers and engineers, along with the chance to see how their ideas translate into real quantitative models used in global markets. Through this scholarship, we aim to build long-term relationships with the AI and ML community, and create clearer pathways for PhD talent who are exploring careers in the industry. What you’ll get As a recipient of the Optiver AI PhD Scholarship, you will: Receive a CNY 100,000 scholarship award, in recognition of your research excellence and potential. * Awardees will be responsible for any taxes associated with this scholarship. Be given priority consideration for Optiver’s internship programs,...