Are you ready to launch your career with one of the world’s leading tech-driven trading firms? Optiver offers FutureFocus, a dynamic three-day program designed to showcase your potential as a future trader, researcher, or developer.
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Discover Optiver and Trading
In the FutureFocus program, participants will master the basics of trading, gaining a deep understanding of trading fundamentals and learning how to craft and implement trading strategies in a simulated environment. This program immerses attendees in Optiver’s advanced trading systems, providing insights into the innovative technologies that keep the firm at the forefront of the global financial markets. By the end of the program, participants will have developed key skills that Optiver’s traders, researchers, and developers use daily. Those who excel during the program could be fast-tracked in the application process for the 2025/26 Summer Internship Program, offering a significant edge in career progression.
What to Expect From Optiver’s FutureFocus Program
FutureFocus is crafted by Optiver’s experienced in-house education team, including former traders and developers. Participants will engage in a blend of hands-on activities and classroom learning, empowering them to thrive in the world of trading and technology. The program offers an immersive experience on Optiver’s dynamic trading floor, showcasing their proprietary systems in action and providing unique insights into their operations.
Attendees will connect with recent graduates to hear firsthand about their personal experiences and learn how they have navigated their careers at Optiver. Throughout the program, participants receive personalized mentorship and support from senior traders and in-house trainers, ensuring they have the guidance needed to succeed. Additionally, they get to experience Optiver’s vibrant culture and enjoy the firm’s incredible perks, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, weekly massages, and more.
Who Should Apply?
The FutureFocus program is ideal for inquisitive, critical thinkers who love solving complex problems collaboratively. It suits those who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to test themselves in the dynamic world of trading and technology. Candidates should constantly seek to understand the “why” behind problems and be results-oriented, enjoying the challenge of tackling a variety of tasks.
Choose Your Stream
FutureFocus offers two streams: Trading and Research or Technology.
In the Trading and Research stream, Optiver’s traders make strategic trading decisions based on market conditions and analytical problem-solving. Researchers work closely with traders and developers to enhance trading strategies, leveraging vast datasets and advanced algorithms.
In the Technology stream, software developers at Optiver design and build highly efficient tools to solve complex business problems and facilitate successful trades.
Meet Optiver
Founded in 1986, Optiver is a leading global market maker with offices in Amsterdam, London, Chicago, Austin, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei. With nearly 2,000 employees worldwide, they are dedicated to improving the market through competitive pricing, execution, and risk management. Optiver trades a broad range of financial products, providing liquidity across multiple exchanges to ensure healthy and efficient markets.
Program Details
- Eligibility: Pre-penultimate university students graduating in 2026 and onwards.
- Dates: 25-27 September 2024.
- Application Deadline: 19 July 2024 (5pm).
- Location: Optiver Sydney Office.*
- *Travel and accommodation costs covered for participants residing outside of Sydney.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pre-penultimate university students graduating in 2026 and onwards.
- Open to all degree backgrounds.
- Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or individuals on an Australian student visa.
Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your career with Optiver. Apply now and take the first step towards a future in trading, research, or technology. Make sure that, before you apply, you’re well prepared for Optiver’s interview process.
