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Career Kickstarter: Trading is an immersive five-day program at Optiver’s Amsterdam office, offering final-year students at European Universities a direct pathway to a career in trading. Over the course of one week, you’ll experience a real-world trading environment, moving from options theory to developing highly relevant practical industry skills. Through a blend of interactive lectures, trading games, and expert mentorship, you’ll learn how to think—and act—like a trader. If you prove to be a good match for our Graduate Trader role, you may receive a full-time job offer once the program is complete.
Job Responsibility:
Explore options theory: Delve deeper into our operations through interactive lectures on the fundamentals of options theory
Learn about trading strategies: Discover how data, reports, and proposals drive the development of impactful new trading strategies
Design a trading algorithm: Gain hands-on experience designing and testing your own trading algorithm
Engage in trading games: Participate in fast-paced games that mimic real-world trading scenarios, helping sharpen your instincts and decision-making skills under pressure
Requirements:
BSc or MSc student graduating from a university in Europe between May 2024 – February 2027
Currently situated in the Netherlands, UK or Europe
All Econometrics and STEM degree backgrounds are considered
You are able to demonstrate at the time of application that you have the requisite visa or other travel authorisations in place in order to allow you to attend the program in person
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, developed through STEM degrees such as Econometrics
Fast decision-making skills under pressure
Competitive attitude and an eagerness to constantly improve yourself
Fluent communication skills in English
Excellent attention to detail
Nice to have:
Programming skills are not required, but definitely desirable
What we offer:
Hotel & travel: You’ll benefit from fully expensed travel and hotel accommodation in Amsterdam on your chosen program dates
Get to know Optiver’s culture: Get a taste of Optiver’s incredible culture and enjoy our perks and benefits, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more
Build your network: Enjoy networking events with Traders, Quantitative Researchers, and Recruiters
Receive expert mentorship: Benefit from the guidance and support of our renowned Trading Education Team