Trading Automation and Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">As a Trading Auto</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">matio</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">n and Operations Intern, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">you'll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> work o</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">n our trading f</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">loor </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">enhancing fully </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">systematic</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">trading </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">strategies </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> solving </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">operat</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">i</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">onal challenges that directly support our </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">core </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">market-making business.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Over ten weeks, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">you'll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> build automation, investigate real production issues, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">improve </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">our trading </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">strategies, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">systems</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> an</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">d workf</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">lows</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">You'll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> take ownership of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">real business</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> problems with the support of experienced teammates and mentors, while deepening your understanding of financial markets and market making.</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Like teams across Optiver, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">you’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> use</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> AI to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> accelerate how you investigate problems, build solutions, and learn, while applying your own judgment to decide what works.</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">  </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":90,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop a deep understanding of financial markets, market making, and the systems that support our trading business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build tools, automated workflows, and data pipelines that traders rely on daily. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Improve systems and workflows by identifying opportunities to simplify manual processes and reduce operational friction. </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Use AI-native workflows to investigate problems, analyze information, and develop solutions while applying your own judgment to evaluate results. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to understand problems from multiple perspectives and deliver practical solutions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Take ownership of a project from problem definition through implementation, with guidance and feedback from an experienced mentor.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll get:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">The opportunity to earn a return internship or full-time offer in Chicago, Austin, New York City, or Amsterdam based on performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A highly competitive internship compensation package.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues, and more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who you are:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Working toward a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in a STEM field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Junior or higher standing with a graduation date of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Winter 2027 or Spring 2028</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with a programming language, preferably Python</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Possess superior analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communicator and team player</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to work in an accurate and structured way</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Driven to constantly improve and optimize</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to work under pressure and muti-task</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven trading firm. Our teams of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and traders work side by side to develop, test, and scale ideas that shape how we understand and trade global markets. Powered by a global platform built for rapid experimentation and iteration, we combine the scientific rigor of a research institution with the pace of a technology company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134233279":true,"134245529":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our differences are our edge.

Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134233279":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2027.</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134233279":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><em>Below is the expected compensation for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale and sign-on bonus for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process.

This position will also be eligible for the benefits listed above.</em></p></div><div class="title">Base

Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$38,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$38,000 USD</span></div></div></div>