As our Quantitative Trading Intern, you’ll experience the heart of Optiver’s business while getting first-hand exposure to Amsterdam’s trading floor – one of the most exciting and dynamic in Europe. Under the guidance and support of industry experts, you’ll engage in simulated trading sessions that replicate real market conditions and work on projects that directly impact trading.

By the end of the ten week internship, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a Quantitative Trader at a top global trading firm.

What you’ll do

Requiring quick thinking, a critical mindset and bold action, our ten week internship is as close as you can get to experiencing what it’s like to be a trader. Led by our in-house education team which consists of ex-traders and ex-researchers, with over 40 years combined experience and solely focused on providing an exceptional internship experience. The comprehensive training program offers you the opportunity to:

• Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, strategies and cutting-edge technology
• Develop your trading skills and strategies by trading on live markets using real Optiver technology, with simulated capital
• Take part in a project with research components, deepening your understanding of how research supports trading decisions
• Gain exposure to various trading and research desks and experience the financial markets first-hand
• Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment
• Based on your performance during the internship, you could receive an offer to join our firm full-time after your studies.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A highly competitive internship compensation package
• Optiver-covered flights and accommodation in the city centre for the duration of the internship
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee and Friday afternoon drinks
• The opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities, along with social events exclusively organised for your intern cohort

Who you are

• Penultimate year student in a STEM field, with the ability to work full time upon graduation in 2027
• Possesses exceptional quantitative and logical reasoning skills
• Interested in strategic games and/or competitive activities
• Experience in programming or scripting in Python is a plus

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via the contact form, selecting “Reasonable Adjustments” as the subject of your inquiry.

For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our Campus FAQs.

For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).