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OptiverSydneyGraduate
Expressions of Interest – Graduate Quantitative Trader 2027
Join Optiver as a Graduate Quantitative Trader in Sydney to develop trading strategies, manage a trading book, and collaborate with experts to impact global financial markets.
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Role Overview
- Develop cutting-edge trading strategies impacting global financial markets.
- Manage a trading book within a team of expert traders.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to enhance strategies.
- Immerse fully in market making environment.
- Make autonomous decisions from day one.
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Training and Onboarding
- Four-week global training at Optiver Academy in Amsterdam.
- Comprehensive nine-week training in Sydney on option theory and simulated trading.
- Ongoing training through lectures during first 12 months.
- Hands-on experience to build confidence for trading floor.
- Learn from in-house education team and industry experts.
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Key Responsibilities
- Trade while seeking creative quantitative solutions ahead of competition.
- Develop pricing models and algorithms for best product pricing.
- Build tools, conduct analysis, and lead projects to improve strategies.
- Collaborate with traders, engineers, and researchers to solve complex problems.
- Continuously seek improvement in all activities.
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Trading Team Opportunities
- Choose from roles like Index Options, Delta 1, or Institutional Trading teams.
- Roles involve data-driven trading decisions, statistical models, and counterparty negotiations.
- Application process ensures role suitability.