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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>
<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-ccp-props="{}">A Taiwan Citizen of Taiwan Permanent Resident</span></li>
<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-ccp-props="{}">For c<span data-contrast="auto">andidates who are not Taiwan citizens or permanent residents, you must have lived, studied, or worked in Taiwan for at least 6 months and demonstrate a genuine commitment to building your career in Taiwan, including working full-time in Taiwan on a long-term basis after graduation.</span></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">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><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:taiwancareers@optiver.com.au">taiwancareers@optiver.com.au</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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