Graduate Equity Analyst (2027 Start)

The role

Graduate Equity Analysts use current events and fundamental research to influence trading decisions. You will work on the trading floor collaborating with Traders, Quantitative Researchers and Developers to identify trading opportunities.

What you will do

• Identify fundamentally driven trading opportunities and work with traders to capture them.
• Perform scenario analysis for upcoming events and catalysts.
• Analyse time sensitive headlines to assess impact on volatility and stock prices.
• Develop processes and identify new areas of market inefficiencies.
• Build relevant industry networks.
• Use AI-enabled tools to organise and analyse news, events and company information.
• Apply judgement to validate AI output and improve research tooling.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, Finance, Economics or business related subject
• Available to start full time work in August 2027 (either graduating by 2027, or holding a maximum of 3 years work experience)
• Genuine interest in financial markets
• Willingness to learn new techniques/skills and teach others
• Able to work under the guidance of mentors and develop fundamental research-driven ideas independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing
• Entrepreneurial by nature
• Determined and resilient
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Evidenced time management, organizational and multitasking skills

Nice to have

• experience in computer programming

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus structure
• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
• Training opportunities
• Discounts on health insurance
• Fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• World-class barista coffee
• In-house physio and chair massages
• Organized sports and leisure activities
• Friday afternoon drinks
• Access to conferences and tech events
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary

Before you apply

• Must be able to take online assessments within 7 days if selected
• One application per role per year
• If previously unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2027

About the company

Optiver’s Equity Options Trading team uses fundamental research-driven trading. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion.