Early-year students
Quants and Tech — Amsterdam · Chicago · Sydney · Mumbai · Shanghai · Singapore
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Programs
Short, immersive programs for STEM talent
Explore educational programs in trading, technology and research, designed for a hands-on introduction to Optiver. Built around real challenges, active problem-solving and direct exposure to how we work, these programs can help you build insight into our roles and lead directly to an internship or full-time offer for strong performers.
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Final-years and graduates
Trading, Research and Tech — Amsterdam · Chicago · Sydney · Singapore
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PhD students
Research only — Chicago · Sydney · Shanghai
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What you’ll walk away with
A pathway with real outcomes
Strong performance can lead directly to an internship or full-time offer. For many participants, this is where interest turns into opportunity.
Clarity on your next step
Explore your chosen track in more depth and come away with a clearer sense of whether the work, pace and way of thinking feel right for you.
A broader view of Optiver
Hear from professionals across the firm, from those early in their careers to senior leaders, and build a broader understanding of the work, the culture and the different paths that exist within your chosen track.
A future you can picture
From the office to the city around it, you'll experience what the opportunity actually looks and feels like. Travel and accommodation are fully covered.
Alumni voices
“I loved the program. The lectures were well-structured and engaging, and the instructors deeply cared and made it fun. The five-day format gave it way more depth than other programs, and everything was so well planned.”
“The combination of theory sessions, trading games, designing your own trading algorithm, and Q&A with traders made the week as exciting as it was challenging.”
“Most importantly, the program enabled us to experience Optiver’s vibrant culture firsthand. We met many bright people throughout the program, and I learnt so much from everyone. I completed the program with a clear sense of purpose and determination to become a part of the team.”
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