Expressions of Interest - Graduate Quantitative Researcher 2027

As our Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you’ll develop, refine and implement statisitical models that directly impact and improve the global financial markets. As part of a team of expert researchers, you’ll leverage our large historical datasets and the latest technologies to d evelop innovative solutions that drive Optiver’s cutting-edge trading strategies, fully immersing in the world of market making.

If you have a critical mindset, a passion for quanititative problems and mathematical precision , you are the ideal candidate for th is role. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact.

Please note, our formal applications for Graduate opportunities are currently closed. We are seeking expressions of interest for our 2026 campaign and would love to hear from you! Please complete this application to join our 'Talent Community' so that we can keep you up to date with suitable upcoming vacancies.

What you’ll do

Your onboarding and training

Kickstart your training in the Optiver Academy , our four-week global training program in Amsterdam. Here you’ll learn from our dedicated in-house education team and other industry experts through a series of lectures, coursework and 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 research team. You’ll learn the intricacies of option theory and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, developing models that contribute towards our trading success. We believe a realistic hands-on experience is the best way to learn, and that is exactly what we provide.

After joining one of our research teams, you’ll continue to optimise our innovative trading strategies, and gain a deeper insight into th