Quant Research Internship: ML & Trading Analytics

St Mark's College; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flights and accommodation covered

Training, mentorship and development

Gym membership and in-house massages

Daily meals and barista

Social events

Job summary

Optiver seeks a penultimate-year student for its Trading & Research internship in Sydney. You will participate in a structured program of lectures on trading fundamentals, then join research teams with a mentor to apply your knowledge to real-world pricing and trading challenges.

You’ll explore topics like pricing models, market data analysis, and high-performance implementations, while gaining exposure to a collaborative, high-performance culture with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Penultimate university student or equivalent.
• Pursuing a quantitative or technical degree such as maths, statistics, physics, or computer science.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities; curiosity and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Complete lectures and coursework on trading fundamentals.
• Join a research team with a mentor to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Engage with topics such as pricing models, market data analysis, and trading strategies.

Skills

Programming experience

Quantitative problems

Communicate technical concepts

Education

Quantitative degree

Job description

Optiver seeks a penultimate-year student for its Trading & Research internship in Sydney. You will participate in a structured program of lectures on trading fundamentals, then join research teams with a mentor to apply your knowledge to real-world pricing and trading challenges.

You’ll explore topics like pricing models, market data analysis, and high-performance implementations, while gaining exposure to a collaborative, high-performance culture with development opportunities.