Expressions of Interest - Graduate Quantitative Trader 2027

The role

You will develop quantitative strategies and manage a trading book. You will work with researchers and engineers to design and enhance trading strategies in a market making environment.

What you will do

• Trading and looking for creative quantitative solutions to real-world events
• Developing robust pricing models and algorithms
• Building tools, conducting analysis and leading projects
• Working collectively with traders, engineers and researchers to solve complex problems
• Seeking continuous improvement

Required qualifications

• Final year university student or recent graduate
• 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
• Superior logical reasoning skills

Nice to have

• Experience with programming or scripting in Python

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus structure
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
• Gym membership
• Weekly in-house chair massages
• Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
• Regular social events

Before you apply

• Formal applications for Graduate opportunities are currently closed
• Complete this application to join our 'Talent Community' to be kept up to date with suitable upcoming vacancies

About the company

Optiver is a company with a culture of collaboration and excellence. They are committed to diversity and inclusion.