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The Optiver & Cambridge Trading Academy
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The Optiver & Cambridge Trading Academy The Optiver Trading Academy returns to Cambridge in partnership with the Cambridge University Algorithmic Trading Society (CUATS) . Led by Optiver industry experts, this eight-session program blends academic insights with practical application, taking you from the foundations of market making and options theory to hands-on algorithm development and testing. You’ll design and refine Python-based trading strategies on Optiver’s simulated exchange, Optibook , and put your skills to the test in the final Varsity trading event. Course overview Market making theory: Foundations of options and market making, evolving to market data analysis and algorithm design. Hands-on practice: Develop and optimise Python-based trading strategies in Optibook, our 24/7 trading simulator. Competitive challenges: The lectures and workshops build your knowledge step by step, helping you and your team refine your strategies in preparation for the Varsity Final. Varsity Final: On Saturday 21 November , Cambridge and Oxford participants face off in a live algorithmic trading competition, followed by a prize-giving and celebration. Eligibility criteria A registered student at Cambridge University A strong aptitude in mathematics Basic coding proficiency - participants will use Python for this challenge No prior backgrounds in financial markets is required Application procedure Complete the online application form below. After you submit your application, you will receive an email inviting you to Optiver’s Online Assessment Platform to complete the OAP test—a 30-minute assessment that must be completed within 3 days. Please check your Spam or Junk folder if you do not receive it. Should any issues arise, or if you do not receive the assessment email, please reach out to our recruitment team via email for assistance and include 'Cambridge Optiver Trading Academy' in the subject line to help us quickly identify the matter. You will hear back about your application decision by Monday, October 19. Key dates Course duration: October 23 – November 21, 2026 Schedule: Friday evenings (17:30–20:00) and Saturday afternoons (14:30–17:30) Finale: Oxbridge Varsity Trading Final + Prize Giving — Saturday 21 November Applications deadline: Wednesday 14 October, 23:59 BST. Complete online assessments by Thursday 15 October, 12:00 BST (Midday) Apply below for this incredible opportunity to enhance your knowledge and get practical skills in the world of algorithmic trading.
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