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 the different products and 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 researcher.   Your responsibilities    From your first day on the team, you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to make decisions that create an immediate impact. Every day will present you with new and interesting challenges to solve, and it’s up to you and your team to drive our success by ensuring that our quantitative models remain at the cutting-edge of constantly evolving capital markets.      Key responsibilities may include:   Using statistical models and machine learning to d evelop innovative solutions that are foundational to Optiver’s trading strategies     Leveraging big data technologies to analyse high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities.   Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives.   Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries.   Seeking continuous improvement in everything you do.   Find your niche in research   We offer a range of opportunities in our  r esearch team s .  During the training program, we will work with you to ensure that  you’re  placed in the most suitable role for you. Below are examples of  the various roles  available .   Read Dom’s story  to discover how he uses  cutting-edge  statistical and machine learning algorithms  to develop profitable live trading strategies in the Delta 1 team.   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.   Read Rob’s story  to discover how he  develop s  and test s  hypotheses  that drive improvements  in the execution,  speed  and success of our trading systems, in the Performance Research team.   What you’ll get   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.    In addition, you’ll receive:   A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.   The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.   Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.   Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.   Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.   Regular social events. Who you are   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.   Studying a quantitative or technically focused degree, such as Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electrical / Mechatronic / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied / Quantitative Finance or Econometrics.   Inquisitive and critical thinker, who enjoys creating innovative, new solutions.   Have a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments.   Pragmatic and focused on outcomes, and can communicate technical concepts well.   Enjoy utilising technology, programming or maths in your daily life to solve problems.   Possess programming experience in any language (C, C++, Python, Basic, JAVA, etc.).     Diversity statement    Optiver is committed to  diversity and inclusion , and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.   Questions?  Check out our  internship and graduate FAQs  or get in touch with the team at:  careers@optiver.com.au .     

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