Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2027 Start)

As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher at Optiver, you will engage in the full research process, utilizing mathematics and coding to tackle complex questions in financial markets. Your role involves building and testing models, working with large datasets, and collaborating with researchers and traders to refine hypotheses and improve quantitative models. You will also participate in a structured onboarding program that introduces you to the tools and technologies used in research and development.

• A performance-based bonus structure
• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
• Training opportunities, discounts on health benefits, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, bi-weekly chair massages, Friday afternoon drinks, a bicycle to explore Amsterdam and much more
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

• No salary listed
• Role involves working with large datasets and machine learning, which may require a steep learning curve for some candidates
• The position is targeted at graduates, which may imply a less experienced team environment