AI-Driven Quant Research Intern

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optiver-covered flights

Living accommodations

Commuting stipends

Extensive office perks including meals and events

Job summary

Optiver in Chicago is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern to develop predictive models and analyze market data. You will work closely with researchers and traders to tackle challenges in the financial markets.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field, expected to graduate between December 2027 and June 2029, and has a strong foundation in mathematics and programming.

This internship offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for future employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program with outstanding academic performance.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 – June 2029.
• Experience applying machine learning methods to real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models and machine learning systems to understand market behavior.
• Analyze large-scale market data to uncover signals and improve trading performance.
• Build and test statistical models for pricing and forecasting.

Skills

Mathematics

Machine Learning

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Programming knowledge

Probability

Education

PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Optiver in Chicago is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern to develop predictive models and analyze market data. You will work closely with researchers and traders to tackle challenges in the financial markets.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field, expected to graduate between December 2027 and June 2029, and has a strong foundation in mathematics and programming.

This internship offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for future employment based on performance.