PhD Researcher in Trading

1 week ago


Austin, Texas, United States Optiver Full time
About the Role

As a Quantitative Research Intern at Optiver, you will work closely with our Research Team to develop and enhance the models that drive our trading decisions. You will tackle a practical research challenge that has real-world impact and directly influences our trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to improve trading performance.
  • Analyze high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure, and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities.
  • Build stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives.
  • Collaborate with our in-house education team to develop trading fundamentals and engage in a research project that makes a real-world impact.
What You'll Get
  • A highly competitive internship compensation package.
  • Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends (where applicable).
  • Office perks, including fully paid commuting expenses, daily breakfast and lunch, social events, and clubs.
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field with outstanding academic performance.
  • Anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027.
  • Availability to commence full-time employment upon graduation in 2026 or 2027.
  • Must be available to intern during Summer 2025.
  • Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and modeling skills.
  • Independent research experience.
  • Proficiency in any programming language.
  • Knowledge of machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, and NLP is a plus.
  • Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.


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