# FutureFocus Singapore - Trading and Research [Optiver](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/optiver.md) · Singapore · [Hedge Fund & Quant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/hedge-fund-quant.md) Optiver is hiring a FutureFocus Singapore - Trading and Research in Singapore. Posted 2026-06-01; applications close 2026-07-31. **Apply**: https://www.optiver.com/join-us/jobs/8563642002/?gh_jid=8563642002 Posted 5d ago. ## Role details ## Overview Ready to kickstart your career in one of the world's leading tech-driven trading firms? Join FutureFocus, our immersive five-day program designed to ignite your potential as a future trader, researcher, or engineer at Optiver. Dive into the fundamentals of trading, gain insights into Optiver’s cutting-edge trading systems, and build the key skills our teams use every day. Plus, if you excel in the program, you could receive a direct offer for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. ## Program Details - **Eligible** for pre-penultimate university students (graduating in 2028 or later). - **Program dates:** 3 – 7 August 2026 - **Where:** Singapore _Note: If you reside outside of Singapore, Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs._ ## What you'll do Led by former traders and engineers, our world-class education team will guide you through the intricacies of market making. You will immerse yourself in a mix of hands-on and classroom learning, empowering you to thrive in the world of trading and technology. ## What you’ll experience as part of FutureFocus - **Kickstart your journey in trading or research** as you learn the fundamentals of trading theory. You’ll also learn how to build trading strategies and deploy them in a virtual market. - **Immerse in our dynamic trading floor** 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. - **Connect with recent graduates** and hear their personal experiences. - **Receive mentorship** from in-house trainers and senior traders, who are committed to ensuring you have the guidance and support needed to succeed. - **Experience Optiver's culture** and enjoy our benefits, including daily breakfast, lunch and coffee, weekly massages, and more. ## Who you are - A pre-penultimate university student, graduating in 2028 or later. All degree backgrounds are considered. - An inquisitive thinker, with a passion for quantitative problems and working in collaborative, dynamic environments. - Holds superior quantitative and logical reasoning skills, and enjoys working on an array of problems with a strong focus on results. - Excited to test yourself in one of the most dynamic areas of the financial market. ## Applying for the program The FutureFocus program offers two streams: **Trading** and **Research** or **Technology**. To help you choose the stream that aligns with your interests, please find more information below. Please note that you can only apply for one stream. ### Trading and Research Our Traders make trading decisions based on market conditions and other factors. They’re driven and have a flair for analytical problem solving. Check out Brent’s “Day in the Life” story to learn more. Our Researchers build models leveraging big data and machine learning to identify profitable signals that underpin our algorithmic trading strategies. Check out Noah’s “Day in the Life” story to learn more. ### Technology Our Software Engineers 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. Check out Bharath’s “Day in the Life” story to learn more. Interested in the Technology stream? Apply here. ## Ready to apply Ready to kickstart your career with Optiver? Apply for FutureFocus to ignite your potential today. ## Diversity Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure you can best demonstrate your abilities. ## Questions? Get in touch at singaporecareers@optiver.com.au. **We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season at Optiver, regardless of location and have been unsuccessful, you can re-apply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.** ## Applying to this role This FutureFocus Singapore - Trading and Research role at Optiver runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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