The candidate must be a current student graduating between December 2023 and June 2024, have a genuine interest in financial markets, possess strong communication and analytical skills, be able to work independently and collaboratively, and have a willingness to pursue the CFA program and learn new techniques/skills.

The Graduate Equity Analyst at Optiver in Chicago will work closely with traders, researchers, and data scientists to identify and capture fundamental-driven trade opportunities, perform scenario analysis for upcoming events, analyze time-sensitive headlines, and contribute to the growth of the fundamental research team.

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Chicago

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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.

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<ul><li>At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we play an active role in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for all participants. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner on 70+ exchanges across the globe.</li><li>Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the derivatives trading capital of the US. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.</li></ul>

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At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we play an active role in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for all participants. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner on 70+ exchanges across the globe.Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the derivatives trading capital of the US. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

Graduate Equity Analyst (2024 Start) – Chicago

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