Quantitative Research Intern – PhD
| Company | Optiver |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $33.653846153846 – $33.653846153846 |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or a related STEM field with outstanding academic performance
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
- Availability to commence full-time employment upon graduation in 2026 or 2027
- Must be available to intern during Summer 2025
Responsibilities
- Using statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms
- Leveraging big data technologies to analyze 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
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.