Optiver Graduate Programs & Internships

What we do: Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm & leading global market maker

No. of employees: Almost 2,000 colleagues globally

The good bits: Smart colleagues, flat structure, collaborative and inclusive environment

Hiring problem solvers across all backgrounds, including Maths, Engineering, Science, Software Development, Actuarial Studies, Finance, Machine Learning and more.

Our Story

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. With close to 2,000 employees in office locations around the world, we’re united in our commitment to improve financial markets, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants.

The Culture

Our best work is done together

At the heart of our collaborative and inclusive culture is our drive to continuously improve. We support and challenge each other to be our best every day, working collectively to solve the most complex and challenging problems.

A place where your ideas thrive

Our high-performance environment means you’ll be surrounded by colleagues with the same passion for problem solving, while our intentionally flat structure encourages curiosity and freedom of thought. Regardless of your role, you’re given significant responsibility early on, and empowered to challenge conventions, right from the start.

Potential over expertise

We look for the strongest academic minds, who are insatiably curious and motivated to succeed. No industry knowledge is required as we recruit problem solvers from all disciplines, particularly those in STEM and quantitative / technical degrees.

Our Perks

We believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. As an intentionally flat organisation, we’re focused on creating an environment where every person is supported to build, innovate and thrive.

• Daily breakfast and lunch are provided by our in-house chefs
• Fresh fruit, healthy snacks and vegan/vegetarian options for every meal
• Onsite barista
• Gym memberships for staff to help stay fit and active
• Onsite shower facilities
• Weekly meditation and mindfulness sessions
• Weekly in-chair massages for all staff
• Plenty of teams and clubs to get involved in, from soccer, and basketball to cycling teams, and even rock climbing!
• Health challenges for charities, such as City2Surf and more
• An internal library - a quiet area, full of resources available to all staff

Creating meaningful impact

• We have volunteer days for all staff, allowing our people to dedicate their time to the things they care for.
• We support Indigenous artists through the Artbank program.
• Each day, leftover food is donated to OzHarvest, ensuring it goes to those in need.
• We hold a Charity Vote every year, giving $20K donations to three charities voted for by our staff.
• We support the Movember campaign, which means a lot of furry lips (and fitness folks) during November.
• We promote blood donation drives, and fitness and wellness events.
• We have regular in-house trading sessions to raise money for nominated charities and causes.
• We donate books, toys and gifts to the Smith Family Christmas Appeal, and allow staff to give their Christmas gift to a charity of their choice.
• We're continuously adopting new initiatives to improve our impact on the planet, including sustainable coffee cups, selecting vendors with impeccable environmental credentials, and reducing our single-use plastics.
• We encourage staff to cycle to work, providing bike storage and free bike servicing services to reduce environmental impact and traffic on the roads.
• Our offices are in a 6-star green-rated building, and we work with Ecosave to monitor and optimise our environmental impact.