Quantitative Trading Internship (Summer 2026 - Shanghai)
Quantitative Trading Internship (Summer 2026 - Shanghai)
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Job Description
As our Quantitative Trading Intern youll spend your summer tackling complex quantitative problems at one of the worlds leading tech-driven trading firms. Under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts youll apply your strong reasoning skills to design develop and enhance our innovative trading strategies fully immersing in the world of market making.
From derivative theory training to hands-on trading experience youll have deepened your understanding of the quantitative trading industry by the end of the 8-week internship. Plus if youve excelled over the summer youll receive an offer to return as a Graduate Quantitative Trader.
What youll do:
Requiring a pragmatic mindset logical problem-solving skills and mathematical precision our internship is as close as you can get to a real trading experience. Led by our dedicated in-house education team that consists of ex-traders and engineers our Quantitative Trading Internship offers you the opportunity to:
- Complete our curated series of lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals covering topics such as options pricing financial markets trading strategies and cutting-edge technology.
- Apply your recently acquired knowledge in a simulated trading environment trading options using live market data for a realistic hands-on experience.
- Analyse real historical data to develop your own algorithmic trading strategy and backtest to see how it performed.
- Collaborate with expert traders and researchers on real-life trading projects that directly impact how we trade and approach evolving market challenges.
- Test your potential and accelerate your growth in a high performing intellectually rewarding environment.
Find your niche in trading
During the internship you will gain exposure to the various trading desks at Optiver. Discover some of our teams below.
- Read Wills story to discover how he leverages the data available to make informed trading decisions in the Index Options team.
- Read Jasons story to discover how he uses cutting-edge statistical models and machine learning algorithms to optimise our autotraders in the Delta 1 team.
What youll get:
Youll join a culture of collaboration and excellence where youll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement youll thrive in a supportive high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets.
In addition youll receive:
- Competitive remuneration including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.
- Training mentorship and personal development opportunities.
- Daily breakfast lunch and in-house barista.
- Gym membership sports and leisure activities plus weekly in-house chair massages.
- Regular social events clubs and Friday afternoon drinks.
Who you are:
- Bachelors Masters or PhD university student graduating during or after 2027.
- Majoring in a quantitative field.
- Lateral thinker with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative dynamic environments.
- Holds superior logical reasoning skills.
- Critical thinking and the courage to challenge the status quo.
- Fast decision-making skills under pressure.
- Able to clearly articulate in both verbal and written English.
- Experience in computer programming or scripting in Python is a plus.
- Excited to work alongside industry experts with the motivation to continually upskill and improve yourself.
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
How to apply
Dont miss your chance to accelerate your career and thrive on one of the most dynamic trading floors in mainland China. Applications are open until 29 September 2025 - 12:00 PM China Time.
We love how bilingual our teams are but please remember to submit the below application materials in English:
- Resume
- Academic transcripts including Bachelors Masters and PhDs if any
Questions Please email .
We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful you can re-apply when the next recruitment season begins.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
