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Programme
Internship
Location
Amsterdam
Duration
Ten weeks
About the role
Ten-week quantitative research internship in Amsterdam for penultimate-year STEM students. Use mathematics, statistics, programming and market data to investigate trading questions, develop systematic strategies, test hypotheses and gain practical exposure to research, trading, artificial intelligence and simulated markets.
Responsibilities and Experience
- Work with large financial market datasets to test hypotheses, identify patterns and investigate trading ideas.
- Collaborate on a research project using quantitative analysis to develop and test a systematic trading strategy.
- Gain practical experience through simulated trading with Optiver technology and responses to live market events.
- Interact with traders and researchers while experiencing the trading floor environment.
- Learn how artificial intelligence can solve real-world trading problems.
Training and Benefits
- Receive structured training covering trading, research fundamentals, financial markets, strategies and technology.
- Receive competitive internship compensation, with flights and central Amsterdam accommodation covered.
- Access office, sports, leisure and intern cohort social activities.
Requirements
- Be a penultimate-year student in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics or a related STEM field.
- Be able to work full time after graduation in 2028.
- Have a solid foundation in mathematics, probability and statistics.
- Demonstrate excellent research, analytical and modelling skills, plus independent research experience.
- Be proficient in at least one programming language and interested in collaborative, fast-paced work.
Application Information
- Fluent English and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Applicants based in India enter through the placement office internship hiring season in July or August.
- Candidates who completed an Optiver quantitative assessment or interview within eight months must wait before reapplying.
- Successful interns may receive a full-time offer in Amsterdam or London after completing their studies.