FutureFocus Internship: Trading & Research

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily breakfast, lunch and coffee

Weekly massages

Job summary

Optiver is offering the FutureFocus five‑day program in Sydney to kickstart your career in trading, research or development. You will learn trading theory, build strategies, and deploy them in a virtual market, guided by mentors and a dedicated education team.

You can join one stream (Trading, Research or Technology) and gain exposure to our trading floor, in-house systems, and a network of recent graduates. Optiver covers travel for non‑Sydney residents and offers strong onboarding support.

Qualifications

• Pre-penultimate student graduating in 2029 or 2030.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or student visa holder.
• Strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills; enjoys solving problems.
• Curious and collaborative thinker with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of trading theory and build trading strategies in a virtual market.
• Immerse in Optiver's trading floor and understand in-house systems.
• Receive mentorship from in-house trainers and senior traders.
• Explore Trading, Research or Technology streams and align with interests.
• Experience Optiver's culture and perks, including daily meals and wellness benefits.

Job description

Optiver is offering the FutureFocus five‑day program in Sydney to kickstart your career in trading, research or development. You will learn trading theory, build strategies, and deploy them in a virtual market, guided by mentors and a dedicated education team.

You can join one stream (Trading, Research or Technology) and gain exposure to our trading floor, in-house systems, and a network of recent graduates. Optiver covers travel for non‑Sydney residents and offers strong onboarding support.