Quantitative Trading Internship Job at Optiver (Sydney)

Quantitative Finance Associate Off Cycle Internship

Off-Cycle Internship for 3-6 months working within one of our Quant focused busi...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree or higher) in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Stochastic Calculus, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects
Strong programming skills, particularly Python, C++, or Java
Great at communicating and collaborating
Driven to identify the best solution to a problem and then motivated to deliver that solution at pace
Ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts our business outcomes
Fluent in English and French

Job Responsibility

Support the day-to-day operations of the Quantitative Analytics (QA) group by providing analytical insights and expertise
Application of the latest quantitative techniques to solve business problems, research, development, and implementation of new models and solutions and improve the bank’s computing and data infrastructure
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior management to progress business initiatives
Participation in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge
Conduct research to support strategic decision making, prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings, and collaborate with senior management to implement research findings
Design, development of the quantitative research framework using domain specific languages
Participation in technical design and development of the global team’s quantitative research systems, research notebooks and products
Training and mentoring of junior colleagues
Participation in quantitative research, technical design and development of our global team’s quantitative research systems and algorithmic trading stack

What we offer

Paid holiday and vacation
Competitive pay
Private medical care
Disability assurance
Flexible working
Life assurance
Voluntary benefits
Retirement planning

Fulltime

Markets intern analyst

Markets intern analyst program runs for six months starting early 2026. Working ...

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a university that can provide a mandatory internship agreement which forms part of your graduation (Graduation Year 2026/2027) and possess a valid resident/work permit
On track to graduate with a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a Business or Engineering school
Good understanding of finance and an interest in Markets
Previous experience in Financial Markets would be advantageous
Proficient in Microsoft office, especially Excel
Knowledge of programming languages (VBA, Python) is highly desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills, coupled with a strong attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills
Intellectually curious and proactively seek out new and creative ideas
A self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a strong commitment to personal growth and career development, including mobility and flexibility
An unwavering commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making

Job Responsibility

Learn market making and trading book risk management
Make a significant impact on the sales desk by developing pricing, hedging and analysis tools and strategies
Support key desk tasks like risk reconciliation, P&L, and trade booking
Contribute to quantitative research projects focused on identifying trends in the market and improving existing product offering
Assist in drafting term sheets and to maintain and improve various databases critical to the desk's operations
Prepare regular market updates based on Citi's research and traders' insights and collaborate with internal partners across departments such as Debt Capital Markets, sales, trading, banking, legal, and Middle Office
Create impactful presentations and sales materials, including the opportunity to develop and showcase compelling trade ideas
Contribute to the creation of high-quality written derivatives content, including market commentary and trade ideas, for clients such as hedge funds and institutional investors
Support the optimisation process for regular client tasks, including post-trade reports and weekly/monthly recaps of client activity
Drive excellence in pre- and post-trade services, collaborating with Origination, Valuation, Middle, and Back Office departments to ensure seamless execution and exceptional client satisfaction

What we offer

Competitive salary
Business casual workplace
Hybrid working model (up to two days working at home per week)

Fulltime

2026 Summer Global Investments Intern- Sustainability Investments Integration

The summer internship is an intensive 10-week hybrid program within the Sustaina...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

31.25 USD / Hour

Aflac

Expiration Date

February 09, 2026

Requirements

Working towards Master degree in business or finance or STEM
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
All candidates must have eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. and must be physically located in the continental U.S. for the duration of internship
Working time zone is Eastern Standard Time in New York City

Job Responsibility

Communicate regularly with all aspects of an insurance asset manager with emphasis on relevant news, regularity of information, interpretation of information, data analytics and the potential risks, while developing a methodology for presenting ideas in a thoughtful manner
Support the analysis and reporting of the Company’s commitments and objectives such as PRI, CDP, and TCFD
Support the continued enhancement of integrating environmental and social analysis into the investment process
Learn and support the company’s responsible investing framework and public commitments
Support GI’s management and collaborate with colleagues in legal, compliance, financial risk and operational risk management to establish appropriate accountabilities, controls and governance
Learn how to research industry trends and best practices in sustainability and determine applicability to the Company
Maintain large data sets, while identifying key trends to guide stakeholders in aiding in investment decisions
Interact collegially and professionally with other members of the trading and quantitative, strategy, and research groups in Global Investments as well as other departments such as Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, Accounting, Actuarial, Tax, IT, HR, etc
Participate company /department wide meetings throughout the summer
Deliver written and verbal presentations to assorted stakeholders

What we offer

A housing stipend will be provided for non-local candidates

Fulltime

Product Management Intern

We are hiring a Product Management Intern to join our Insights & Growth teams fo...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

6000.00 - 8000.00 USD / Month

Glean

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong ownership and bias to action
Scrappy and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about AI and user-facing AI experiences
Excellent written and verbal communication
Learning and growth mindset

Job Responsibility

Discover customer problems through quantitative and qualitative research
prioritize solutions by evaluating tough trade-offs
Translate end-user and customer admin needs into product requirements
Partner with Engineering, Design, and Data Science to scope, build, and ship features end‑to‑end
Collaborate with GTM teams to design experiments and plan launches
Define, track, and report product metrics
iterate quickly to improve adoption and retention

What we offer

Free on-site meals provided daily

Fulltime

Summer Analyst

Citi Markets is hiring Summer Analysts in Hong Kong to provide world-class produ...

Location

Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills
strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
good understanding of finance and interest in Markets
proficiency in programming languages (VAB, Python) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
exceptional planning and organizational skills
intellectual curiosity and proactive approach
self-starter with a commitment to personal growth and career development, including mobility and flexibility
commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.

Job Responsibility

Work closely with Program and Business Managers during the internship
participate in training, lecture series, and networking events
rotations on various trading and sales desks
strengthen markets knowledge and technical skills
enrich learning experience.

What we offer

Orientation, classroom training, self-learning opportunities, lecture series, networking events.

Fulltime

Quality Analyst, AI Business

As a Quality Analyst within Prolific AI Data Services, you will play a critical ...

Location

Mexico , Mexico City

Salary:

Not provided

Prolific

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in analysis, quality, operations, or data-focused roles, or equivalent academic projects or internships
A background in computer science, data science, statistics, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
Strong SQL skills (required), with the ability to independently query, join, and summarise datasets to answer quality and operational questions
Working proficiency in Python and/or R, with experience writing scripts or notebooks to clean data, compute metrics, and automate checks
Strong analytical rigour, with a high bar for precision, consistency, and clear documentation of decisions
Solid statistical fundamentals, including intuition for sampling, distributions, confidence, and agreement concepts
Clear and structured communication skills, with the ability to explain issues using concrete examples and propose practical fixes
A collaborative mindset and willingness to partner cross-functionally to improve quality outcomes and delivery reliability

Job Responsibility

Run day-to-day quality measurement for managed service studies, including sampling, rubric-based review, and structured reporting
Apply rubrics and guidelines consistently, flag ambiguities, and propose clear, actionable clarifications as task types evolve
Maintain and update golden sets, and support calibration efforts by preparing materials, tracking outcomes, and documenting decisions
Track defects and failure modes by categorising issues, assessing severity, and keeping defect taxonomies current
Run automated quality checks using SQL and Python or R, including completeness checks, schema and format validation, anomaly detection, and label distribution monitoring
Support launch gates by preparing readiness artefacts such as rubric versioning, gold status, sampling plans, and early pilot findings
Investigate quality drops by pulling examples, quantifying scope, and supporting root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Build dashboards and weekly updates covering defect rates, rework, agreement, throughput versus quality trade-offs, and SLA risk
Partner with Operations, reviewers, and—when needed—Product and Engineering to improve task design, reviewer workflows, and escalation paths

What we offer

competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working within our impactful, mission-driven culture
equity
opportunity to earn a cash variable element, such as a bonus or commission

Product Manager

We’re looking for a high-impact Product Manager to join Axon in Beijing. Build t...

Location

China , Beijing

Salary:

Not provided

AppLovin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fluent in English and Mandarin
Degree in a quantitative or technical field preferred (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Statistics)
Some experience (including internships) with software products in technical or product-centric roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and execution-driven
Self-starter who likes figuring things out from 0→1
Excellent communicator and teammate
Energized by a fast-moving, ever-changing environment

Job Responsibility

Own product features end-to-end for our ad and mediation products
Design powerful tools and workflows with engineering, design, and business teams
Use data, experiments, and user feedback to prioritize boldly, validate ideas, and double down on what works
Scan the AdTech landscape and turn market and tech trends into concrete product bets
Tell the story clearly—write sharp specs, explain trade-offs, and keep everyone aligned

Corporate FX Salesperson

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a te...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrable enthusiasm for a client-facing sales career
Previous sales experience (e.g., internships, campus initiatives, part-time roles) is a significant advantage
A proactive, self-starter mentality with exceptional work ethic, resilience, and a hunger for success
Solid foundational knowledge of financial markets, including foreign exchange, and corporate finance concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team environment

Job Responsibility

Assist senior sales professionals in managing and developing relationships with corporate clients, identifying their foreign exchange requirements
Conduct research and analysis on currency markets, economic trends, and client-specific financial data to identify opportunities and inform sales strategies
Support the preparation and delivery of compelling presentations and proposals tailored to clients' FX hedging and risk management needs
Participate in the full sales cycle, from lead generation and prospecting to deal execution and post-sales support
Continuously enhance knowledge of FX products, trading platforms, regulatory requirements, and corporate finance principles
Work closely with trading, research, and banking partners to ensure seamless client service and innovative solutions

What we offer

Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 7% of employee’s pensionable earnings
Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave
statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events
Additional day off for volunteering
Extra days off provided to employees celebrating significant service anniversaries

Fulltime

Quantitative Trading Internship

Optiver

Location:
Australia , Sydney

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

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