Optiver
Graduate Equity Analyst (2027 Start - Chicago)
$175K–$200K
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 20, 2026
- Experience
- 1–2 years of prior relevant experience for candidates who have already graduated; current students graduating within the stated period are also eligible.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree; the posting does not specify an equivalent-experience alternative.
About the job
Conduct fundamental research on equities and use event analysis to identify trading opportunities and influence the Equity Options Trading team’s decisions.
What you'll do
- Identify fundamental-driven trade opportunities and work with traders to execute them, contributing to desk PnL.
- Analyze upcoming events, catalysts, and time-sensitive company headlines to assess potential effects on volatility and stock prices.
- Help grow the fundamental research team by developing processes, finding inefficiencies, and building industry networks.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or master’s student graduating between December 2026 and June 2027, or already graduated with 1–2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Able to start full-time work in August 2027.
- Genuine interest in financial markets and fundamental analysis.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Nice to have
- Computer programming skills (preferred, but not required).
- Willingness to pursue the CFA program.
Pay
$175,000 — $200,000 USD base salary
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