Optiver

Expressions of Interest - Quantitative Research Internship, Bachelor or Master (Summer 2028 - Shanghai)

Shanghai, ChinaQNTStarts Summer 2028Grad 2029

About this internship

Optiver is hiring for an internship in quantitative finance, based in Shanghai, China. It starts in Summer 2028 and lasts 8 weeks. The employer published it on 20 October 2026. Applications go through Optiver's own careers site.

What the posting asks for

  • Master's level
  • Graduating in 2029
  • Tools mentioned: Python, C++, Java

How hard is it to get?

Our ease score for this internship is 50/100. It is an estimate from public signals (employer, desk, programme, city, how recent the posting is, number of openings), not an admission rate. The factors that weigh most:

  • -16 Optiver is among the most selective employers
  • -8 quant roles are among the most selective
  • +8 posted 2 days ago: early applications are read first

Key facts

Employer
Optiver
Location
Shanghai, China
Desk
Quant
Contract
Internship
Start
Summer 2028
Duration
8 weeks
Posted
20 October 2026
Ease score
50/100 (estimate)

Facts taken from Optiver's careers site, checked every 3 hours. The full posting, and the application, are on the employer's site.