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FutureFocus Quants (Trading & Research) Program

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Optiver

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Location:
United States , Chicago

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Finance

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Salary:

80000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

FutureFocus is a selective educational experience for students graduating between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029, designed to give you a deep dive into the science behind modern markets. Across five dynamic days, you’ll get hands-on experience with real-world trading concepts and participate in technical lectures and interactive exercises that mirror the challenges faced by our traders and researchers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Gain insights into the data-driven environment
  • Enhance quantitative skills through lectures and workshops
  • Work on an interactive project to solve complex market problems
  • Learn from Optiver’s trading education team
  • Engage with Optiver traders and leaders through Q&A panels and networking

Requirements:

  • Pursuing a degree in a STEM field
  • On-track to graduate between December 2027 and June 2029
  • Available to attend the program in Chicago during one of the specified sessions
  • A curious and analytical thinker
  • Eager to apply quantitative and research skills in a real-world context
  • Excited by competition, collaboration, and the challenge of optimizing under pressure
What we offer:
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, smoothies
  • Fully-covered accommodation and travel expenses
  • Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations and commuting stipends (where applicable)
  • Office perks, including daily breakfast and lunch, social events and clubs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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