Graduate Quantitative Researcher,PhD Job New York New York USA,IT/Tech

Graduate Quantitative Researcher, PhD (2027 Start)

As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you’ll tackle some of the most challenging quantitative problems in global financial markets. Working alongside researchers, engineers, and traders, you’ll analyze large-scale datasets, develop predictive models and algorithms, and apply statistical and machine learning techniques to better understand market behavior and identify trading opportunities.

Research at Optiver ishighly applied and end-to-end.

You’llframe research questions, test hypotheses, develop andvalidatemodels, and see your ideas evaluated in live market environments. Combining rigorous scientific thinkingwithmodernAI-enabled research infrastructure,you’ll transform insights into solutions that directly influence how we trade.

This opportunity is also available in our

Chicago
and Austin offices.What You’llDo:

Your onboarding

You’llparticipatein Global Optiver Academy , a structure onboarding program for graduates. It gives new joiners a shared foundation in how Optiver trades, builds systems, and manages risk before they move into their teams. As part of your onboarding,you'llgain exposure to the AI tools and technologies that support research and development across the business.

Your responsibilities

Develop predictive models and machine learning systems to better understand market behavior andidentifytrading opportunities
Analyze large-scale market and order-flow data to uncover signals, evaluate hypotheses, and improve trading performance
Build and test statistical and stochastic models for pricing, forecasting, and risk management
Applymodernresearch techniques, including deep learning and AI-enabled workflows, to accelerate discovery and improve research efficiency

What You’llGet:

You’lljoin a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement,and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Together,you’lltackle some of the toughest challenges in the financial marketsbyleveragingcutting-edge machine learning to develop innovative, real-world solutions.

In addition,you’llreceive:

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
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,andmore

What To Expect :

As part of our assessment process, you may be invited toparticipatein a multi-day, on-siteevaluativeprogram. Through hands-on workshops, technical discussions, and direct exposure to our researchers and traders,you’llgain insight into how research is applied at Optiver and how PhD students transition successfully into industry. Attendance and successful completion of this program may berequiredto receive an internship offer.

Who You Are:

PhD in Statistics, Computer Science,Machine Learning,Mathematics, or a related STEM field, with outstanding academic achievements
Expected to graduate by mid-2027and available to start full-time employment 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, such astime-series analysis,prediction, forecasting, pattern recognition, optimization, or decision-making
Proficiency in any programming language
Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

Who We Are:

Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven…