Quant Intern: Trading Research & AI Tools

Optiver; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Living accommodations

Commuting stipends

Office perks and events

Job summary

Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven trading firm seeking a Quantitative Intern in the United States. You will work with traders, researchers, and engineers to solve complex problems in global markets, learning how data, AI tools, and quantitative research drive decision-making.

You may be considered for either Quant Trading or Quant Research internships, with exposure to structured education, market simulations, and hands-on projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
• Experience with programming or scripting in Python or another language.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems in global financial markets.
• Analyze data and market behavior to uncover insights informing decisions.
• Apply quantitative and programming skills to build tools for trading challenges.
• Learn through hands-on project work, mentorship, and training.
• Explore AI tools to accelerate research and decision-making.
• Learn from traders and researchers in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Python

Quantitative reasoning

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Job description

Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven trading firm seeking a Quantitative Intern in the United States. You will work with traders, researchers, and engineers to solve complex problems in global markets, learning how data, AI tools, and quantitative research drive decision-making.

You may be considered for either Quant Trading or Quant Research internships, with exposure to structured education, market simulations, and hands-on projects.