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Programme
Graduate
Location
Chicago, IL
About the role
Graduate Quantitative Researcher role in Chicago for PhD candidates graduating by mid-2027. You will analyze large-scale market data, develop predictive, statistical, stochastic, and machine-learning models, and identify trading opportunities. The role combines rigorous research with live-market evaluation, collaboration with researchers, engineers, and traders, and structured onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models and machine-learning systems to understand market behavior and identify trading opportunities.
- Analyze market and order-flow data to uncover signals, test hypotheses, and improve trading performance.
- Build and test statistical and stochastic models for pricing, forecasting, and risk management.
- Apply deep learning and AI-enabled research techniques to accelerate discovery and improve research efficiency.
Training and Assessment
- Complete Global Optiver Academy onboarding covering trading, systems, risk management, and AI-enabled research tools.
- Assessment may include a multi-day, on-site evaluative program with workshops and technical discussions.
- Successful completion of the evaluative program may be required to receive a full-time offer.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary is $200,000 USD, with eligibility for discretionary bonus and benefits.
- Participate in a global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure.
- Receive a 401(k) match of up to 50%.
- Benefits include health, mental health, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- Receive 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays and office perks.
- Optiver supports US immigration sponsorship for this role.