Quant Intern: AI-Driven Markets & Research

Optiver; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Accommodations provided

Commuting stipend

Office perks and meals

Job summary

Optiver is seeking a Quantitative Intern to work with traders, researchers, and engineers on solving complex market problems. You’ll learn how quantitative research, data, technology, and AI tools combine to identify opportunities and test ideas in rapidly evolving markets.

You may be considered for either Quant Trading or Quant Research paths, with mentorship and hands-on projects designed to build a strong foundation for a future career in finance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029, with sophomore standing or higher.
• Available to intern during Summer 2027.
• Open to full‑time opportunities upon graduation.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics.
• Experience with programming or scripting in Python or another language.
• Strong interest in financial markets, quantitative research, and decision‑making.
• Excited to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deeper understanding of financial markets, quantitative trading, and the research and technology that power them.
• Analyze complex datasets, investigate market behavior, and uncover insights that inform decision‑making.
• Apply your quantitative and programming skills to solve real trading challenges and build impactful tools.
• Strengthen your decision‑making skills through live market simulations and hands‑on experience.
• Explore how AI tools can accelerate research, experimentation, and quantitative decision‑making.

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

Statistics

Mathematics

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Job description

Optiver is seeking a Quantitative Intern to work with traders, researchers, and engineers on solving complex market problems. You’ll learn how quantitative research, data, technology, and AI tools combine to identify opportunities and test ideas in rapidly evolving markets.

You may be considered for either Quant Trading or Quant Research paths, with mentorship and hands-on projects designed to build a strong foundation for a future career in finance.