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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Ready to kickstart your career in one of the world's leading tech-driven trading firms? </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Join </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">FutureFocus</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, our immersive five-day program designed to ignite your potential as a future trader, researcher or engineer at Optiver. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Dive into the fundamentals of trading, gain unique insights into Optiver’s cutting-edge trading systems and build the key skills that our teams use every day. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Plus, if you've excelled in the program, you could receive a direct offer for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Eligible</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for pre-penultimate university students (graduating in 2028 or later) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Program dates</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">3 – 7 August 2026</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Where</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Singapore </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">*Note: If you reside outside of Singapore, Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs.</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll do</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Led by former traders and engineers, our world-class education team will guide you through the intricacies of market making. You will immerse in a mix of hands-on and classroom learning, empowering you to thrive in the world of trading and technology. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of FutureFocus , you’ll have the opportunity to: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Kickstart your journey in trading or research, </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">as you learn the fundamentals of trading theory. You’ll also learn how to build trading strategies and deploy them in a virtual market. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Immerse in our dynamic trading floor </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">and see our cutting-edge systems in action. You'll discover unique insights into our in-house trading systems and understand how we remain at the forefront of the global markets. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Connect with recent graduates </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">and hear their personal experiences. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Receive mentorship </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">from in-house trainers and senior traders, who are committed to ensuring you have the guidance and support needed to succeed. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Experience Optiver's culture</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and enjoy our incredible </span><span data-contrast="auto">benefits</span><span data-contrast="auto">, including daily breakfast, lunch and coffee, weekly massages and more. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who you are</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A pre-penultimate university student, graduating in 2028 or later. All degree backgrounds are considered. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">An inquisitive thinker, with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Holds superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills, and enjoys working on an array of problems, with a strong focus on results. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excited to test yourself in one of the most dynamic areas of the financial market. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Applying for the program</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The FutureFocus program offers two streams: </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Trading</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">and 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="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Trading and Research </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </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. </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="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Researchers</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> 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="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Technology </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Software Engineers </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. </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="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Interested in the Technology stream? <a href="https://www.optiver.com/join-us/jobs/technology/singapore/futurefocus-singapore-technology/">Apply here</a>. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ready to kickstart your career with Optiver? Apply for FutureFocus to ignite your potential today.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Diversity statement </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </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="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Questions?</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Get in touch at </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="{}"> </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 </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">at Optiver regardless of location</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">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="{}"> </span></p>
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