FutureFocus: Quants 2027

Application deadline:

UK/Republic of Ireland participants Dec 6, 2026 | 23:59 CET

EU participants Feb 1, 2027 | 23:59 CET

Where: Optiver Amsterdam Headquarters

When:

• Apr 5, 2027 UK/Republic of Ireland Only
• Apr 12, 2027 UK/Republic of Ireland Only
• May 10, 2027 EU Only

Please indicate your preferred date in the application form below.

• UK/Republic of Ireland university applicants: you may select both UK/Republic of Ireland weeks if you are available for either, but note that you will only attend one.
• EU university applicants: you are eligible for the EU week only and must be available on that date.

Ready to turn your degree into an internship offer?

FutureFocus: Quants is an exclusive program designed to give students graduating in 2029 a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the world of quantitative trading and research. Over the course of five days, you’ll take part in technical lectures, skill-building workshops, and networking events that will help you sharpen your skills and take action early in your academic journey.

Whether you’re drawn to the fast-paced decisions of trading or the data-driven insights of research, this program offers you the chance to explore which career path is right for you. And if you prove to be a good fit, you could secure a fast-tracked internship offer, giving you the chance to skip the traditional recruitment process.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Learning and skill development:

• Trading fundamentals: Gain exclusive insights into market making and learn key skills that our traders and researchers use in their day-to-day work.
• Quant pathways: Get a behind-the-scenes look at quantitative trading and research, helping you discover which career path aligns best with your strengths.
• Skills workshops: Enhance your quantitative skills through hands-on workshops led by Optiver’s traders and researchers, applying tools and techniques used in the industry.
• Networking events: Engage with peers and professionals through networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections within the industry.

Networking and culture:

• Cultural immersion: Get a taste of Optiver’s company culture and take advantage of our perks and benefits firsthand, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee and more.
• Guidance from Optiver’s education team: Learn from Optiver’s dedicated education team, who provide tailored guidance and support throughout the week.
• Industry insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the industry and build the confidence needed to excel in a high-performance environment.
• Hotel & travel: Enjoy a comfortable stay with fully covered accommodation and travel expenses, allowing you to focus on making the most of the program.
• Amsterdam up close: Picture your future career based in our vibrant city, sampling a taste of life in the historic Dutch capital.

ELIGIBILITY

• Graduating in 2029;
• Studying at a university in the UK, Ireland, or Europe;
• All degree backgrounds are considered;
• You are able to demonstrate at the time of application that you have the requisite visa or other travel authorisations in place in order to allow you to attend the program in person.

WHO YOU ARE

• You're graduating in 2029 and want to discover how your degree can lead to an exciting career in quant trading or research.
• You’re an inquisitive, critical thinker who is creative in innovating new solutions. When you’re told that something “just is”, you immediately start to take it apart to understand the “why”.
• You thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.
• You’re excited to test your quantitative skills and explore new opportunities in a challenging environment.
• All backgrounds are welcome to apply and no prior financial knowledge is required.

APPLY NOW

Does this sound like the future you’re looking for? Apply now by submitting your CV and take the first step towards your quant career.

Please note that this application process consists of two stages: an online assessment and an interview.

• For UK/Republic of Ireland participants, the online assessment will take place in December, with the interview in the following weeks.
• For EU participants, the timing of the online assessment depends on when you apply:
  - If you apply on or before 31 December 2026, the online assessment will take place in January 2027.
  - If you apply between 1 January and 1 February 2027, the online assessment will take place in February 2027.

Further information and invitations to these assessments will be extended once applications have closed. 

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via [email protected].

For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our Campus FAQs.

For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).

*We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2027.