FutureFocus Sydney Trading and Research

Ready to kickstart your career in one of the worlds leading tech-driven trading firms

JoinFutureFocus our immersivefive-day program designed to ignite your potential as a future traderresearcherordeveloperat 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 could receive a direct offer for our 2027/28Summer Internship Program.

• Eligiblefor pre-penultimate university students (graduating in 2028or2029)

• Program dates:48 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 by ex-traders and ex-engineers our renowned in-house education team will guide you through the intricacies ofmarket be immersed in a mix of hands-on and classroom learningempowering you to thrive inthe world oftrading and technology.

As part of theFutureFocusprogramyoullhave the opportunity to:

• Kickstart your journeyin trading or researchas you learn the fundamentals of trading learnhow to build trading strategies and deploy them in a virtual market.

• Immerse in our dynamic trading floorand see ourcutting-edgesystems in insights into ourin-housetradingsystems and understand how weremainat the forefront oftheglobal financial markets.

• Connect with recent graduatesand hear theirpersonal experiences.

• Receive mentorship and supportfrom ourin-housetrainers and seniortraders who are committed to ensuring you have the guidance and support needed to succeed.

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

Whoyouare

• A pre-penultimate university studentgraduating in 2028or2029.All 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 enjoysworking 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:TradingandResearchorTechnology. 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.

Tradingand 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.

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 high performance systems that solvereal businessproblems.Check out Brendas Day in the Life story to learn more.

Interested in theTechnology streamApply here.

Ready to kickstart your career with Optiver Apply forFutureFocustoigniteyour 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.