Graduate Quant Researcher: AI for Market Signals

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

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Job summary

Optiver is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to tackle challenging quantitative problems in global financial markets. You will analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and apply ML techniques to understand market behavior and identify opportunities.

The program is highly applied and end‑to‑end, with onboarding through Global Optiver Academy and exposure to AI tools across the business. The role involves collaborating with researchers, engineers, and traders, with the Austin

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, ML, Math or related STEM field.
• Expected to graduate by mid‑2027 and available to start full‑time after graduation.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, probability, statistics.
• Excellent research, analytical and modeling skills.
• Experience applying machine learning methods to real‑world problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models and ML systems to understand market behavior.
• Analyze large market and order‑flow data to uncover signals and improve trading performance.
• Build and test statistical and stochastic models for pricing and risk.
• Apply modern research techniques, including deep learning and AI‑enabled workflows.

Skills

English fluent

Programming language

Education

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Machine Learning

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

Statistics tools

ML workflows

Job description

Optiver is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to tackle challenging quantitative problems in global financial markets. You will analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and apply ML techniques to understand market behavior and identify opportunities.

The program is highly applied and end‑to‑end, with onboarding through Global Optiver Academy and exposure to AI tools across the business. The role involves collaborating with researchers, engineers, and traders, with the Austin