Career Kickstarter Singapore - Trading and Research

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">This program is your exclusive pathway to join Optiver as a graduate. We won’t open for separate graduate roles in Singapore this year, so don’t miss your chance to apply!</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Want to fast-track your career path from student to&nbsp;a&nbsp;full-time trader&nbsp;or researcher?  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Join </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Career Kickstarter: Trading&nbsp;&amp; Research</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, our five-day immersive program designed to accelerate your journey from university to a full-time trading&nbsp;or research&nbsp;career. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience the fast-paced world of quantitative trading and discover what it takes to excel as a trader&nbsp;or researcher, from mastering options theory to developing highly practical industry skills.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Through a blend of interactive lectures, trading simulations, and mentorship from our world-class education team, you’ll sharpen your analytical edge and learn how to think, and act, like a trader or researcher&nbsp;by the end of the week.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Plus, if you've excelled in the program, you could receive an offer for&nbsp;our 2027 graduate position.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Eligible </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">for&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">final year university students, or have 1-2 years of industry experience&nbsp;(graduating in 2027&nbsp;or&nbsp;has graduated between 2024-2026)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Program dates</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: 21 – 25 September 2026</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Where</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp; </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">*Note: If you reside outside of&nbsp;Singapore, Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs.</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll do</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp; </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Led by Optiver’s world-class education team, you’ll gain&nbsp;a deep understanding of market making and trading strategies, through a blend of hands-on and classroom learning. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Learning and skill development</span><span data-contrast="auto">:  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Discover options theory:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Learn the fundamentals that underpin options trading, through engaging, interactive lectures. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Explore trading strategies:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Discover how data, reports, and proposals drive the development of impactful new trading strategies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build and test your own trading algorithm:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Gain hands-on experience designing and testing your own trading algorithm. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Engage in trading games:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Participate in fast-paced games that mimic real-world trading scenarios, helping sharpen your instincts and decision-making skills under pressure. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Networking and culture</span><span data-contrast="auto">:  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Gain expert mentorship:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Learn directly from a dedicated team of educators, consisting of current and former traders and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">engineers</span><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build your network:</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Enjoy connecting with traders, quantitative researchers, and </span><span data-contrast="none">engineers</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;through curated events. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Experience Optiver’s&nbsp;culture: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Immerse in our culture and enjoy&nbsp;our incredible&nbsp;benefits, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who you are</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp; </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A university student graduating in 2027 or has graduated between 2024-2026.&nbsp;All degree backgrounds are considered. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lateral thinker, with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Holds superior logical reasoning skills. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experienced in programming or scripting in Python a plus. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Applying for the program</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp; </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Career&nbsp;Kickstarter program offers&nbsp;two streams: </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Trading&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Research </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">or </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technology</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. To help you choose the stream that aligns with your interests, please find more information below. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Please note that you can only apply for one stream.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Trading &amp;&nbsp;Research</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Traders</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> make trading decisions based on market conditions and other factors. They’re driven and have a flair for analytical problem solving.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-hub/intern-trading-brent-sg/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Check out Brent’s ‘Day in the life’ story to learn more</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Researchers</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> build models leveraging big data and machine learning to identify profitable signals that underpin our algorithmic trading strategies. </span><a href="https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-hub/research-graduate-stories/#noah"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Check out Noah’s ‘Day in the life’ story to learn more</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Technology </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Software Engineers&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">play a critical role in executing successful trades. Driven by the desire to find the simplest solutions to the most complex problems, they design and build high performance systems that solve real business problems.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-hub/engineer-sg-bharath/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Check out Bharath’s ‘Day in the life’ story to learn more</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Interested in the Technology stream? </span><a href="https://www.optiver.com/join-us/jobs/technology/singapore/career-kickstarter-singapore-technology/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Apply here</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ready to kickstart your career with Optiver? Apply today.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Diversity statement </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Optiver is committed to </span><a href="https://optiver.com/diversity-statement/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">diversity and inclusion</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Questions?&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Get in touch&nbsp;at&nbsp; </span><a href="mailto:singaporecareers@optiver.com.au"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">singaporecareers@optiver.com.au</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season&nbsp;at Optiver regardless of location,&nbsp;and have been unsuccessful, you can re-apply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>