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OptiverShanghaiInsight Program

FutureFocus Shanghai – Trading and Research 2026

FutureFocus is a five-day immersive program in Shanghai for pre-penultimate university students to learn trading fundamentals and gain insights into Optiver's trading systems. Successful participants may receive offers for the 2027 Summer Internship.

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Program Details

  • Five-day program with two date options: June 29 - July 3, 2026 or September 7 - 11, 2026.
  • Location: Shanghai; travel and accommodation covered for non-residents.
  • Led by ex-traders and engineers with hands-on and classroom learning.
  • Focus on market making, trading theory, strategy building, and virtual market deployment.
  • Opportunity to experience Optiver's trading floor and culture.
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Who You Are

  • Pre-penultimate university student graduating in 2028, pursuing bachelor's or master's degree.
  • Passionate about quantitative problems and collaborative environments.
  • Strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills with a results focus.
  • Eager to explore dynamic financial markets and trading roles.
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Application and Opportunities

  • Successful participants may receive direct offers for 2027 Summer Internship.
  • Program designed to ignite potential for future trading or research careers at Optiver.
  • Contact available for questions via provided email.