Optiver
Posted 73 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Institutional Trader Intern (2027 Start - Chicago)
Brief overview
Chicago, ILIn-person
Undergrad juniorOr in progress
$45k–$50k/yrStated range
62 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
7 green cardsCertified filings
Trading FundamentalsFinancial MarketsTrading StrategiesQuantitative ReasoningLogical ReasoningSelf-assuranceCompetitive AttitudeDedication to Improvement
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.62H-1B approved
100%approval rate
33new H-1B hires
7PERM certified
$175,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202314
202417
202526
20265
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20238
20247
202513
20269
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20231
20241
20255
Top sponsored roles
Quantitative ResearcherSoftware EngineerTraderSenior Technical Operation AnalystMachine Learning Research Engineer
Sponsored employees from
Hong KongUnited Kingdom
Job description
Summary
Optiver is a global trading firm focused on improving market efficiency. As an Institutional Trader Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in trading and learn from industry experts in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, trading strategies, and cutting-edge technology
- Learn to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities while representing our markets and executing trades with external counterparties
- Understand how to expand our external trading network by sourcing, developing, and maintaining trading relationships
- Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment
Skills
- A student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a related STEM field, Business, or Economics
- On track to graduate between December 2027 to June 2028, with junior standing or higher
- Strong communication skills and self-assurance
- Ability and interest in building and maintaining trading relationships and strategic partnerships
- Superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills
- Competitive attitude and dedication to constantly improve
Qualifications
Must Haves
- A student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a related STEM field, Business, or Economics
- On track to graduate between December 2027 to June 2028, with junior standing or higher
- Strong communication skills and self-assurance
- Ability and interest in building and maintaining trading relationships and strategic partnerships
- Superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills
- Competitive attitude and dedication to constantly improve
Benefits
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- The opportunity to earn a full-time offer in Chicago
- Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
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