Expressions of Interest Graduate Quantitative Trader 2027

As ourGraduate Quantitative Traderyoulldevelopcutting-edgestrategies thatdirectlyimpactand improvethe global financial markets.Youllmanagea trading bookas part of a team ofexpert tradersandwork alongsideresearchersandengineersto design develop and enhance trading strategies fullyimmersingin the world of market making.

If you have apragmaticmindset logical problem-solvingskillsand mathematical precision youarethe ideal candidate forthisrole. Join us and beapart of a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact.

Please note our formal applications for Graduate opportunities are currently closed. We are seeking expressions of interest for our 2026 campaign and would love to hear from you! Please complete this application to join our Talent Community so that we can keep you up to date with suitable upcoming vacancies.

Whatyoulldo

Youronboarding andtraining

Kickstartyourtraining in theOptiver Academy ourfour-weekglobal training program in Amsterdam.Hereyoulllearn from our dedicated in-house education team and other industry experts through a series of lecturescourseworkand collaborative project work.

Following this the comprehensive training program in Sydney will equip you with the knowledge needed to make an impact from the moment you join your trading the intricacies ofoptiontheory and apply your knowledge in a simulated trading environment so that you can hit the trading floor with confidence at the end of the nine-week program. We believe a realistic hands-on experience is the best way to learn and that is exactly what we provide.

After joining one of the teams on the flooryoulltrade and gain a deeper insight into thedifferent productsand trading strategies within the team. Our education team will continue to provide training through a curated series of lectures over your first 12 months as a graduate trader.

Yourresponsibilities

From your first day on the trading flooryoullhavetheautonomy and responsibility to make decisions that create an immediate impact. Every day will present you with new and interesting challenges to solve anditsup to you and your team to drive our success throughOptiversmarket-leading technology-stack.Key responsibilitiesmayinclude:

• Trading while constantly looking for creative quantitative solutions to real-world eventsaheadof the competition.

• Developing robust pricing models and algorithms to offer the best price on the products you trade.

• Building tools conductinganalysisand leading projects that take your teams trading strategies to the next level.

• Working collectively withour talented team oftradersengineersand researchers tosolve complex problems andremain at the forefront of the industry.

• Seekingcontinuousimprovement in everything you do.

Find your niche intrading

We offer a range of opportunitiesinourtrading teams. Inyourapplication select the role that appeals to you the most andwellwork with you to ensure the role is most suitable for you. Below are examples of thedifferent rolesavailable.

• Read Wills storytodiscoverhow heleveragesthe dataavailable tomakeinformedtrading decisionsin theIndex Optionsteam.

• Read Jasons storyto discover how he usescutting-edgestatistical models and machine learning algorithms to optimiseourautotradersin the Delta 1 team.

• Read Matts storytodiscover how he workscloselywith external counterparties to provide pricesliquidityand negotiate large trades in the Institutional Trading team.

Whatyoullget

Youlljoin a culture of collaboration and excellence whereyoullbesurrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvementyoullthrive in a supportive high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues working collectively to tackle themost complexproblems in the financial markets.

In additionyoullreceive:

• A performance-based bonus structureunmatchedanywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desksteamsand offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment.

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.

• Trainingmentorshipand personal development opportunities.

• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.

• Daily breakfastlunchand an in-house barista.

• Regular social events

Who youare

• Final year university student or recent graduate.
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.
• Lateral thinker with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative dynamic environments.
• Holds superior logical reasoning skills.
• Experiencewithprogramming or scripting in Pythonisa plus.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion and itis hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates fromany and allbackgrounds and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can bestdemonstrateyour abilities.

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