Graduate Equity Analyst (2027 Start)

About the role

Optiver is hiring Graduate Equity Analysts for its Amsterdam Equity Options Trading team, starting in August 2027. You will conduct fundamental research, analyse market events, identify trading opportunities and collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers and developers while developing research-backed trading positions.

Responsibilities

• Identify fundamentally driven trading opportunities and collaborate with traders to maximise the desk’s overall profit and loss.
• Perform scenario analysis for company events, catalysts and time-sensitive headlines affecting volatility or stock prices.
• Develop research processes, identify market inefficiencies and build relevant industry networks.
• Use AI-enabled tools to organise and analyse news, events and company information, validating outputs with independent judgement.
• Work on the trading floor with traders, quantitative researchers and developers to solve problems and identify opportunities.

Training and Benefits

• Begin with structured training through the Optiver Academy for Equity Analysts.
• Progressively take ownership of company coverage, research ideas and research-backed trading positions.
• Receive a performance-based bonus through Optiver’s global profit pool.
• Receive 25 paid vacation days initially, increasing to 30 from the second year.
• Benefits include training, health insurance discounts, paid first-class commuting expenses and relocation support where applicable.
• Access conferences, technology events and extensive office facilities, including meals, wellness services and leisure activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, finance, economics or a related business subject.
• Available to start full-time in August 2027, graduating by 2027 or having no more than three years’ experience.
• Genuine interest in financial markets and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge.
• Able to develop fundamental research-driven ideas independently while working with mentor guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, determination, entrepreneurial initiative, time management and ability to multitask.

Application Process

• Apply directly with a CV in English; applications by email are not accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete online assessments within seven days of receiving them.
• Applicants in India enter through the placement-office internship hiring season in July or August.
• Only one application per role is accepted each year.