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Programme
Graduate
Location
Austin, TX
About the role
Graduate Quantitative Researchers at Optiver in Austin will tackle challenging quantitative problems in global financial markets. Working with researchers, engineers, and traders, you will analyze market data, develop predictive and machine-learning models, test hypotheses, and translate research into trading solutions. Structured onboarding and a potential multi-day onsite assessment support the transition into industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models and machine-learning systems to understand market behavior and identify trading opportunities.
- Analyze large-scale market and order-flow data to uncover signals, evaluate 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.
Onboarding and Assessment
- Complete Global Optiver Academy onboarding covering trading, systems, risk management, and research-supporting AI technologies.
- Participate in a potential multi-day onsite assessment involving workshops, technical discussions, and interaction with researchers and traders.
- Successful completion of the assessment program may be required to receive a full-time offer.
Benefits
- Work alongside professionals from more than 40 countries in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
- Receive a highly competitive compensation package with global profit sharing and performance-based bonuses.
- Receive a 401(k) match of up to 50%.
- Access comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Receive 25 paid vacation days in addition to market holidays.
- Enjoy office perks including meals, snacks, social events, clubs, and sporting leagues.
Additional Information
- The position is based in Austin, with equivalent opportunities also available in Chicago and New York.
- Optiver supports US immigration sponsorship for this role.
- Applicants who completed an assessment or interview for a quantitative graduate or internship role within eight months are ineligible to reapply until the cooling-off period ends.