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Graduate Quantitative Researcher, PhD (2027 Start)

Optiver · Austin, Texas, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Optiver 's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Optiver 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Optiver
high
141 stale, 3 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
222 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

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About this role

As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher at Optiver, you will engage in analyzing large-scale datasets and developing predictive models to identify trading opportunities in global financial markets. You will work collaboratively with researchers, engineers, and traders, applying statistical and machine learning techniques to frame research questions and validate models in live market environments. The role includes participation in a structured onboarding program to familiarize you with the company's trading systems and AI tools.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Optiver as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related STEM field
  • Expected to graduate by mid-2027 and available to start full-time upon graduation
  • Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics
  • Excellent research, analytical, and modeling skills
  • Experience applying machine learning methods to real-world research problems
  • Proficiency in any programming language

What you get

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues, and more

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires participation in a multi-day, on-site evaluative program for full-time offer consideration
  • Position available in multiple locations (Chicago, New York)
  • Emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement may imply a dynamic work environment

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Listed by Optiver on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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