At its Amsterdam office in the Netherlands, Optiver is once again offering a fully sponsored internship. The goal of the Optiver Quantitative Trading Internship is to give participants a thorough understanding of market-making procedures in addition to practical trading experience. The eight-week internship gives trainees the chance to interact with professionals in the field, learn about trade and market dynamics, and work on initiatives that have a direct impact on financial markets.
For individuals concerned about sponsorship, Optiver supports Visa Sponsorship, which can be discussed during the interview process, reducing concerns for overseas applicants. A very attractive salary will also be given to interns, and Optiver will pay for their food, lodging, travel, and workplace amenities like coffee. Please refer to the further details for further details and information regarding the application process.
Host Country: Netherlands
Hosted By: Optiver Quantitative Trading
Opportunity Type: internship
Eligibility Country: All Nationalities
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Standing: In order to graduate in 2026, you must be enrolled in your last year of study in a STEM-related subject. Understanding the technical and analytical parts of the internship requires this academic background.
- Internship Availability: Either the spring or summer sessions should work for you to begin the internship. The following are the precise time frames:
- Spring Course: May to June
- Summer Course: July–August
- Ability: Strong logical reasoning and quantitative reasoning abilities are prerequisites. This will empower you to effectively manage intricate issues and make decisions based on evidence.
- Passion for Competition: It’s critical to have a sincere interest in strategy games and other competitive sports. In a trading setting, having a competitive spirit and strategic thinking are valuable traits that can be fostered by this enthusiasm.
- Programming knowledge: While not required, prior Python programming knowledge is a big plus. During your internship, this ability will help you create quantitative models and evaluate data more effectively.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary Package for Internships: To ensure that their contributions are recognized and appropriately compensated, interns will get a very appealing salary package.
- Flights & Lodging: Optiver will pay for all travel-related costs, including lodging and flights, which will make it simpler for interns to move for the duration of their internship.
- Daily Meals: To ensure they stay healthy during the workday, interns will be served breakfast and lunch every day.
- World-Class Barista Coffee: Interns will have access to excellent barista-style coffee, which will give them a superior coffee experience while they’re at work.
- Friday Afternoon Drinks: Friday afternoon drinks provide an informal and pleasant work environment by allowing interns to decompress and mingle with coworkers.
- Sports and Leisure Activities: A balanced and active lifestyle will be encouraged by the opportunity to engage in a variety of sports and leisure activities.
- Special Social Events for Intern Cohort: To foster relationships and foster connections, interns will be invited to special social events that are only for their cohort.
- Possibility to Explore the Netherlands: During their stay, interns will have the opportunity to discover the stunning scenery, diverse cultures, and energetic cities of the Netherlands.
Deadline: Not Specified
