Optiver is once again offering a fully funded internship in their Office located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Optiver Quantitative Trading Internship offers a unique real-world trading experience and a deep dive into the mechanics of market making. It is an eight-week internship program, where you will engage with industry experts, learn about trading, and work on projects that directly impact financial markets. Worrying about the Sponsorship? Optiver supports Visa Sponsorship and it can be discussed during the interview process. Interns will get Highly competitive Salaries, flights and accommodations, meals, office perks, coffee, etc. More details are given below.
Details About Optiver Quantitative Trading Internship 2025 in Amsterdam
Host Country: Netherlands
Internship Location: Amsterdam
Duration: Eight Weeks
Benefits: Fully Funded
Sponsorship: Yes (case by case)
Does Optiver support visa sponsorship?
Optiver is a global market maker that provides liquidity to financial markets around the world. Optiver evaluates each application individually and offers visa sponsorship in select cases. Please discuss this possibility during your interview.
Eligibility Criteria
You must be in the penultimate year of your studies in STEM-related fields and make sure to graduate in 2026.
Available to start an internship in the Spring or Summer.
Spring (May-June)
Summer (July-August)
Possesses strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills.
Passionate about strategic games or competitive activities.
Python programming experience is a plus.
As our Quantitative Trading Intern, you’ll experience the heart of Optiver’s business while getting first-hand exposure to Amsterdam’s trading floor – one of the most exciting and dynamic in Europe. Under the guidance and support of industry experts, you’ll engage in simulated trading sessions that replicate real market conditions and work on projects that directly impact financial markets.
By the end of the eight-week internship, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a Quantitative Trader at a top global trading firm.
What you’ll do
Requiring quick thinking, a critical mindset and bold action, our internship is as close as you can get to experiencing what it’s like to be a trader. Led by our in-house education team which consists of ex-traders and engineers, the comprehensive training program offers you the opportunity to:
Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, strategies and cutting-edge technology
Develop your trading skills and strategies in a realistic, simulated trading environment that closely replicates live markets
Learn directly from an experienced trader, gain exposure to various trading desks and experience the financial markets first-hand
Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment
Based on your performance during the internship, you could receive an offer to join our firm full-time after your studies.
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. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
A highly competitive internship compensation package
Optiver-covered flights and accommodations for the duration of the internship
Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee and Friday afternoon drinks
The opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities, along with social events exclusively organized for your intern cohort
Who you are
Penultimate year student in a STEM field, with the ability to work full time upon graduation in 2026
Holds superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills
Interested in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Experience in programming or scripting in Python is a plus
Link to apply: https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-opportunities/7060050002/
