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Programme
Graduate
Location
New York City, NY
About the role
Graduate quantitative research role in New York for PhD candidates graduating by mid-2027. You will analyze market and order-flow data, develop predictive and machine-learning models, test hypotheses, and build pricing, forecasting, and risk models. Work alongside researchers, engineers, and traders to turn research into live trading solutions.
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 and evaluate research hypotheses.
- Build and test statistical and stochastic models for pricing, forecasting, and risk management.
- Apply deep learning and AI-enabled workflows to accelerate research and improve efficiency.
Onboarding and Assessment
- Complete Global Optiver Academy onboarding covering trading, systems, risk management, and AI research tools.
- Assessment may include a multi-day onsite program with workshops and technical discussions involving researchers and traders.
- Successful completion of the evaluative program may be required to receive an internship offer.
Compensation and Benefits
- Expected base salary is $200,000 USD, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus and benefits package.
- 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, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- Receive 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays.
- Office perks include meals, snacks, social events, clubs, and sporting leagues.
Additional Information
- The opportunity is also available in Optiver’s Chicago and Austin offices.
- Optiver supports US immigration sponsorship for this role.
- Applicants completing an assessment or interview within the past eight months must wait before reapplying.