Expressions of Interest - Graduate Quantitative Researcher …, City of Sydney

Overview As our Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you’ll develop, refine and implement statistical models that directly impact and improve the global financial markets. As part of a team of expert researchers, you’ll leverage our large historical datasets and the latest technologies to develop innovative solutions that drive Optiver’s cutting-edge trading strategies, fully immersing in the world of market making. If you have a critical mindset, a passion for quantitative problems and mathematical precision, you are the ideal candidate for this role. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact. Note : This job description is focused on the role responsibilities and qualifications. Non‑job content such as recruitment messaging or references to campaigns has been removed to maintain a concise role description. Responsibilities From your first day on the team, you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to make decisions that create an immediate impact. Every day will present you with new and interesting challenges to solve, and it’s up to you and your team to drive our success by ensuring that our quantitative models remain at the cutting edge of constantly evolving capital markets.
- Using statistical models and machine learning to develop innovative solutions that are foundational to Optiver’s trading strategies
- Leveraging big data technologies to analyse high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities
- Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives
- Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries
- Seeking continuous improvement in everything you do Find your niche in research We offer a range of opportunities in our research teams. During the training program, we will work with you to ensure that you’re placed in the most suitable role for you. Below are examples of the various roles available.
- Read Dom’s story to discover how he uses cutting-edge statistical and machine learning algorithms to develop profitable live trading strategies in the Delta 1 team.
- Read Noah’s story to discover how he leverages large datasets to create underlying models that price our financial instruments in the Options Pricing team.
- Read Rob’s story to discover how he develops and tests hypotheses that drive improvements in the execution, speed and success of our trading systems, in the Performance Research team. What You’ll Get You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets. In addition, you’ll receive:
- A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
- Regular social events Who You Are
- Final year university student or recent graduate
- An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights
- Studying quantitative or technically focused degree, such as Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electrical / Mechatronic / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied / Quantitative Finance or Econometrics
- Inquisitive and critical thinker, who enjoys creating innovative, new solutions
- Have a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, energetic environments
- Pragmatic and focused on outcomes, and can communicate technical concepts well
- Enjoy utilising technology, programming or maths in your daily life to solve problems
- Possess programming experience in any language (C, C++, Python, Basic, JAVA, etc.) Diversity statement Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Questions? Check out our internship and graduate FAQs or get in touch with the team at: . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3nuh