Quantitative Research Intern, PhD (Summer 2027)
Chicagoonsitejunior$80K – $100K
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About this role
As a Quantitative Research Intern, you’ll work alongside researchers, engineers, and traders to tackle some of the most challenging quantitative problems in global financial markets. You’ll analyze large-scale datasets, develop predictive models and algorithms, and apply statistical and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns in market behavior. AI-driven research at Optiver is where competitive advantage is built, transforming ideas, models, and insights into trading strategies that operate in live markets. This opportunity is also available in our Austin office. What You’ll Do: Led by our dedicated Education team, you’ll build a strong foundation in market structure and options theory.…
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