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Diverse perspectives, one challenge: How three trading interns tackled the S&P straddle project

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Real projects, real impact: Amsterdam summer tech internship

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Turning ideas into reality: Chicago summer tech interns

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Ready Trader Go: An interview with 2021 finalist Guyon van Rooij

Ready Trader Go, Optiver’s global coding competition, presents an excellent way for students to test their coding strength and dive headfirst into the world of algorithmic trading. On top of fine-tuning trading algorithms for Optiver’s simulated market exchange, RTG also provides a unique opportunity for students to join a competition that requires no previous knowledge of coding or trading in general – and provides a chance to win a monetary prize.


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Optiver ambassador Anish Giri wins Tata Steel Chess Masters 2023


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New Global Trader Training Program – Start with a fresh perspective


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Optiver expands presence in Asia-Pacific


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Breaking down the trading industry: Which role is right for you?

If you’re curious about a career in STEM, you’ve probably thought about big tech or academia–but have you thought about trading? There are many types of roles you might see, including quantitative trader, quantitative researcher, and institutional trader. While these might seem similar–all require strong analytical skills and mathematical thinking—the day-to-day work can look quite […]


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From intern to new grad: Joining the team full-time

Over the last few years, Jason has shared what he was looking for in an internship, what he found, and what he learned. Now, as a full-time trader, he reflects on how it all comes together—and what’s next. What experiences from your internships influence your day-to-day work? So much of what I do today is […]


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Continuing education: Interning abroad

By his second internship, Jason built a strong foundation with options theory and simulated trading. With real trading experience, his time in Amsterdam feels less like an internship and more like a preview of a full-time career. During your second internship, how did your experience change? My second internship was a truly unique experience. I […]


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Sharpening your skills: From CS class to trading floor

During his first internship, Jason is immersed in Optiver’s culture of collaboration and gets a clearer view of how trading actually works. Was there a defining lesson from your first internship? A few lessons stood out to me—both personal and professional. On a personal level, I realized how important it is to genuinely enjoy your […]


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Life at Optiver, Meet the team