Optiver
This ten-week internship provides hands-on experience in live markets, combining research, technology, and trading under the guidance of industry experts. Participants engage in simulated trading sessions, work on real-world projects, and learn to apply AI and data analysis to trading strategies. The program aims to equip interns with the skills needed to succeed as Quantitative Traders at a leading global trading firm.
Headquarters
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1986
Optiver is a proprietary trading firm and leading global market maker that provides liquidity across listed derivatives, ETFs, equities and other electronic markets. The firm combines quantitative research, algorithmic trading and low‑latency technology to price risk, capture opportunities and help make markets fairer, more transparent and more efficient. Founded in Amsterdam, Optiver operates globally from trading hubs such as Chicago, London, Sydney and Singapore. It hires traders, researchers and engineers who build models and systems that support continuous two‑sided markets for exchanges and institutional counterparties.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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