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 interns across all backgrounds, including Maths, Engineering, Science, Software Development, Actuarial Studies, Finance, Machine Learning and more.
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.
Our best work is done together
At the heart of our collaborative culture, is our drive to continuously improve. You’re given significant responsibility early on and encouraged to challenge thinking from the day you start.
Our high-performance environment means you’ll be surrounded by best-in-class colleagues with a passion for problem solving. Yet, our intentionally flat and informal culture allows us to remain down to earth and approachable.
We're always curious and eager to learn. In fact, the more complex or niche a subject, the more likely we’ll want to understand it from the inside out.
Potential over expertise
We look for the strongest academic minds, combined with a motivation to succeed. You could have a degree as diverse as Mathematics, Actuarial, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or even Philosophy.
And because we recruit problem solvers from all degrees and backgrounds – no prior industry knowledge is required.
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.
Optiver believe in giving back to the communities we come from and operate within. This drive for 'better every day takes a lot of different shapes, to give their people opportunities to support their preferred causes. Here are some examples:
Optiver aim to keep the process as smooth and simple as possible to help you be at your best during the process. Here are the steps you can expect as part of your application and interview process:
At Optiver, we invest in your future from day one. Our training programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make an impact in your role.
Every day presents an opportunity to solve the seemingly impossible. It’s a place where you’re empowered to build, code, develop and strategise ideas that push the boundaries of technological and analytical possibility.
Gain 10 to 12 weeks of experience in our in-house training program. From theoretical lectures on trading fundamentals to working on projects that contribute towards our ever-evolving strategies, accelerate your career with Optiver’s summer internship program.
By the end of summer, our goal is to have identified future Optiverians who'll rejoin our world-class teams in the Graduate program.
Kickstart your learning in our industry-leading training program. Through a combination of lectures, simulation training and rotational development, our full-time training courses are designed to set you up for success. Put your knowledge into practice and work on impactful projects that deliver immediate impact.
Do you love solving complex and unique challenges? Want to explore your career possibilities at a leading tech-driven trading firm? At Optiver, we’re passionate about giving students from all backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about our full range of career opportunities.