Accelerate Your Career in Technology with Optiver

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optiver Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a FutureFocus participant. This immersive three-day program is designed to ignite your potential as a future developer, trader or researcher at Optiver.

During this program, you will gain unique insights into our cutting-edge trading systems and build the key skills that our developers, traders and researchers use every day. You will also have the opportunity to connect with recent graduates and hear their personal experiences.

About the Program
  • This program offers two streams: Technology or Trading and Research. To help you choose the stream that aligns with your interests, please find more information below.
Job Description

As a participant in our FutureFocus program, you will be immersed in a mix of hands-on and classroom learning, empowering you to thrive in the world of trading and technology.

You will work closely with our renowned in-house education team, led by ex-traders and ex-engineers, who will guide you through the intricacies of market making.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Kickstart your journey as a developer and explore our tech career pathways.
  • Learn the core fundamentals of trading and build trading strategies for deployment in a virtual market.
  • Connect with recent graduates and hear their personal experiences.
  • Receive mentorship and support from our in-house trainers and senior developers.
  • Experience Optiver's culture and enjoy our incredible perks.
Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must be a pre-penultimate university student, graduating in 2026 and onwards. All degree backgrounds are considered, and an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent resident, or individuals on an Australian student visa are welcome to apply.

We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is around $65,000 per annum, depending on location and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy our incredible perks, including daily breakfast, lunch and coffee, weekly massages and more.



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