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Career Kickstarter: Trading

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Optiver

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Netherlands , Amsterdam

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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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
March 15, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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