Expressions of Interest - Quantitative Research Internship, PhD (Summer 2028 -Shanghai)

The role

Quantitative Research Interns work with researchers and traders on real-life research projects. You will perform analysis to implement new algorithms and develop risk management and portfolio optimisation tools.

What you will do

• Perform extensive analysis to implement new algorithms that support and improve existing models.
• Develop risk management and portfolio optimisation tools to improve execution algorithm.
• Work with petabytes of low latency, high-frequency market data sets.
• Collaborate with developers to test and drive changes to the trading system.
• Keep up to date on the latest development of new models and technologies.

Required qualifications

• PhD student, who will graduate during 2029.
• Major in a highly quantitative field.
• Programming experience in any language (C, C++, Python, JAVA, etc.).
• Ability to carry a project on your own in a structured way within a short timeframe.
• Experience in working with large datasets.
• Self-motivated contributor and a team player.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and hunger for success.
• Interest in the trading/quantitative finance industry.

Nice to have

• Experience in machine learning and time-series analysis is a big plus.
• Preference towards Python.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks.

Before you apply

• Submit application materials in English: Resume and Academic transcripts, including Bachelors and Masters and PhD if any.

About the company

Optiver is a company where research is used to improve global financial markets. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion.