AI-Driven Trading Automation Intern

Optiver Holding BV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Housing support

Job summary

Optiver Holding BV is offering a Trading Automation and Operations Intern position in Chicago for Summer 2027. You will build automation, investigate real production issues, and improve trading strategies alongside mentors in a fast-paced team environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing STEM degrees with Python skills and strong analytical abilities, and are eligible to work in the U.S. The role emphasizes collaboration with traders, researchers, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in a STEM field with strong academic record.
• Python proficiency and practical coding experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand financial markets, market making, and the systems that support trading.
• Build tools, automated workflows, and data pipelines used by traders daily.
• Improve systems by simplifying manual processes and reducing friction.
• Use AI-native workflows to investigate problems and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers to deliver practical solutions.
• Own a project from problem definition through implementation with mentor guidance.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Structured work

Under pressure

US work authorization

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028

Job description

Optiver Holding BV is offering a Trading Automation and Operations Intern position in Chicago for Summer 2027. You will build automation, investigate real production issues, and improve trading strategies alongside mentors in a fast-paced team environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing STEM degrees with Python skills and strong analytical abilities, and are eligible to work in the U.S. The role emphasizes collaboration with traders, researchers, and engineers.