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HFT Research Intern (Summer 2024 – Austin)

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Optiver

Oct 2, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
  • Austin

Requirements

  • Working toward a bachelors, masters or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. math, statistics, computer science, physics or a related program)
  • Have an expected graduation date between December 2024 and June 2025
  • Possess superior analytical, statistical and mathematical skills
  • Passionate for utilizing machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques toward solving real-world, complex problems
  • Interested in strategic games and/or competitive activities
  • Proficient in Python

Responsibilities

  • As an HFT Research Intern, you’ll spend the summer learning trading fundamentals and completing projects in quantitative research, data science and financial modeling. You’ll work directly with our code base, helping to optimize every aspect of our trading systems and strategies.
  • Does the thought of making a direct, immediate impact thrill you? You may have found your next career move.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Optiver is a global proprietary trading firm that specializes in market-making and high-frequency trading across various financial products, including equities, options, futures, and fixed income. As a market-maker, they provide liquidity to financial markets, buying and selling securities to facilitate smooth trading and efficient price discovery. Optiver's ultimate mission is to enhance market efficiency and transparency by participating actively in financial markets and ensuring liquidity for traders and investors. Their purpose lies in leveraging cutting-edge technology and quantitative strategies to optimise trading performance, manage risks, and provide competitive pricing. Through their expertise in trading and market-making, Optiver aims to contribute to the stability and robustness of global financial markets while delivering value to their clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

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