Optiver
Graduate Quantitative Researcher, PhD (2027 Start)
$200K
Chicago, Illinois, United States +2 · Full-time · Posted Jul 1, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Austin, Texas, United States
New York, New York, United States - Education
- PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Optiver supports US immigration sponsorship for this role.
About the job
Conduct applied quantitative research on financial markets by analyzing market data, developing predictive and statistical models, and testing ideas that inform trading decisions.
What you'll do
- Analyze market and order-flow data, uncover signals, and evaluate research hypotheses.
- Develop predictive machine-learning systems and statistical or stochastic models for pricing, forecasting, and risk management.
- Apply deep learning and AI-enabled research workflows to improve discovery and research efficiency.
What they ask for
- PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, with outstanding academic achievements.
- Expected to graduate by mid-2027 and available to start full-time employment upon graduation.
- Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics; strong research, analytical, and modeling skills.
- Experience applying machine-learning methods to real-world research problems; proficiency in any programming language.
Pay
$200,000 — $200,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
machine learning, deep learning
AI focus
Develop machine-learning systems and use deep learning and AI-enabled research workflows to analyze markets, identify trading opportunities, and improve research efficiency.
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