Career Kickstarter - Trading 2027

The role

This is an immersive five-day program for final-year students. You will learn options theory, participate in trading games, and experience the trading floor through mentorship and simulations.

What you will do

• Develop an understanding of options theory
• Gain insight into how traders use information, probability and risk-reward trade-offs
• Participate in fast-paced games that mimic real-world trading scenarios
• Experience the trading floor first-hand
• Demonstrate potential for a Graduate Trader role

Required qualifications

• BSc or MSc student graduating from a university in Europe between May 2025 – May 2028
• Currently situated in the Netherlands, UK or Europe
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fast decision-making skills under pressure
• Competitive attitude and an eagerness to constantly improve yourself
• Fluent communication skills in English
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate requisite visa or other travel authorisations to attend in person

Nice to have

• Programming skills

Benefits

• Daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more
• Fully expensed travel and hotel accommodation in Amsterdam

Before you apply

• Online assessment must be completed by 23:59 CET on 6 December 2026
• Selection process consists of online assessment and technical interview
• Not eligible to reapply if you completed an online assessment or interviewed for a quantitative role at any Optiver location in the past 8 months

About the company

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.