FutureFocus Sydney Technology

Ready tokickstartyour career in one of the worlds leading tech-driven trading firms

JoinFutureFocus our immersivefive-day program designed to ignite your potential as a futuredevelopertraderorresearcher at Optiver.

Dive into the fundamentals of trading gain unique insights into Optiverscutting-edgetradingsystemsandbuildthe key skills that ourteamsuse every day.

Plus ifyouveexcelled in the program you couldreceive a direct offerfor our 2027/28 Summer Internship Program.

• Eligiblefor pre-penultimate university students (graduating in 2028 or 2029)

• Program dates:4 8 May or 11 15May2026

• Application close: 6 March 2026(5pm)

• Where: Optiver Sydney office*

Note: If youresideoutside of Sydney Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs.

Whatyoulldo

Led byformertraders and engineers our renowned in-house education team will guide you through the intricacies of market be immersed in a mix of hands-on and classroom learning empowering you to thrive in the world oftrading and technology.

As part of theFutureFocusprogramyoullhave the opportunity to:

• Kickstart your journeyas adeveloperandexplore our tech career pathways. Discover thecutting-edgetechniques that keep us at the forefront of the global financial markets and see our world-class trading systems in action.

• Learn the core fundamentals of tradingandbuildtrading strategies for deployment in a virtual market.

• Connect with recent graduatesand hear theirpersonal experiences.

• Receive mentorship and supportfrom our in-house trainers and seniordevelopers who are committed to ensuring you have the guidance and support needed to succeed.

• Experience Optivers cultureand enjoy our incredibleperks including daily breakfastlunch and coffee weekly massages and more.

Who You Are

• A pre-penultimate university studentgraduating in 2028 or degree backgrounds are considered.

• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen Australian Permanent resident orable to provide evidence of full working rights.

• An inquisitivethinker with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative dynamic environments.

• Holds superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills and enjoys working on an array of problems with a strong focus on results.

• Excited to test yourself in one of the most dynamic areas of the financial market.

Applying for the program

TheFutureFocusprogram offers two streams:TechnologyorTradingand Research. To help you choose the stream that aligns with your interests please find more information below.Please note that you can only apply for one stream.

Technology

OurSoftwareandFPGA Developersplay a critical role in executing successful trades. Driven by the desire to find the simplest solutions to the most complex problems they design and build highperformancesystemsthat solvereal businessproblems.Check out Brendas Day in the Life story to learn more.

Trading and Research

OurTradersmake trading decisions based on market conditions and other and have a flair for analytical problem solving.Check out Wills Day in the life story to learn more.

OurResearcherscollaborate closely with traders and developers to build and improve our trading strategies.Read Robs storyto discover how hedevelops and tests hypotheses that drive improvementsin the executionspeedand success of our trading systems in the Performance Research team.

Interested in theTradingandResearchstreamApply here.

Ready to kickstart your career with Optiver Apply forFutureFocusto ignite your potential today.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can bestdemonstrateyour abilities.

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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 in 2027.