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Life at Optiver The Optiver summer: A transformative experience
This summer, we proudly welcomed our largest intern season to date across our Amsterdam and US offices. They came from top schools and dove headfirst into the fast-paced world of market making, where they underwent comprehensive training, completed impactful projects, learned from industry mentors and formed lasting bonds with their peers. This wasn’t your average […]
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Meet the team Q&A with Zad, summer trading Intern at Optiver
Optiver has once again opened its doors to a group of enterprising young minds for a summer internship at our Amsterdam office. Spanning eight weeks, the program is designed to offer a mix of theoretical insights, real-world trading experiences and a deep dive into the mechanics of market making. Today, we hear from Zad, a […]
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Meet the team From maths to trading: Leon’s journey through the Global Optiver Academy
The Global Optiver Academy is a comprehensive four-week program, designed for all new trading and research hires from around Optiver’s global offices. It’s more than just a training ground; it’s a pathway for talented individuals transitioning into a full-time trading role at Optiver, blending theoretical learning, simulated trading and hands-on experiences.
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Meet the team From PhD to Quantitative Researcher at Optiver
There’s no single path to a career at Optiver. We sat down with Artur Swiech, Quantitative Researcher, to talk about how he’s still able to “scratch the itch” while working at Optiver.
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Meet the team, Recruitment at Optiver Meet the US Campus Recruitment Team
Let’s face it — applying for your first job can be daunting. Optiver’s campus recruitment team is here to help make your entire application process easier.
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Life at Optiver Navigating performance challenges as a C# Software Engineer at Optiver
When we think of market making, we often associate it with low-latency C++ applications. However, many other technologies and programming languages play a crucial role in establishing Optiver as a leading global trading firm, among them being C#. At Optiver, our success is largely attributed to our people. While trading is heavily automated, it is […]
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Meet the team Chinmay’s journey as a tech intern at Optiver
This spring, Optiver welcomed a group of talented students to our Amsterdam office for an all-inclusive internship programme. Over eight weeks, the interns took part in educational sessions, hands-on training and meaningful project work, all designed kickstart a career in tech and trading.
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News, Partnerships Optiver partners with UNSW Sunswift Racing to drive innovation for a better future
Optiver is proud to partner with the Sunswift Racing team, a University of New South Wales (UNSW) initiative that’s focused on redefining the future of sustainable transport through the research and development of prototype electric vehicles.
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Meet the team A day in the life of a student Trading Analyst
As a student, finding a part-time job that aligns with your career goals can be a challenging feat. But for those interested in the world of finance and trading, a part-time job as a Trading Analyst (TA) can offer a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, build professional skills and make valuable connections while still […]
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Meet the team A day in the life of an Application Engineer
The role of an Application Engineer (AE) is crucial to Optiver’s trading operations. The team sits directly alongside the traders, working to safeguard our trading systems. Their role is a balancing act – ensuring an orderly production environment while guaranteeing profitability and sustainable growth. They must navigate the complexity of scaling a distributed system handling […]
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