Career Kickstarter: Trading is an exclusive five-day program at Optiver’s Amsterdam office, designed for final-year students who want a direct pathway into trading.Over the course of one week, you’ll immerse yourself in a real-world trading environment, moving from options theory to practical skills that traders use every day.Expect interactive lectures, live simulations, networking events, and personalised mentorship, that show you how to think—and act—like a trader.This isn’t just a learning experience. It’s your chance to explore Optiver’s culture from the inside, sharpen your instincts, and see if our Graduate Trader role is the right fit for you. Is it the right match? Then you could walk away with a full-time offer. What you’ll experience<ul><li>Explore options theory in interactive lectures that make complex concepts click.</li><li>Learn how traders use data, reports, and proposals to build new strategies.</li><li>Develop, test, and optimise your own trading algorithm.</li><li>Sharpen your decision-making through trading games.</li></ul> What you’ll experience<ul><li>Learn from some of the best in the field: Receive mentorship from our renowned Trading Education Team and senior traders.</li><li>Connect with industry professionals at exclusive networking events.</li><li>Experience Optiver’s culture first-hand and enjoy perks like daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more.</li><li>All-expenses-covered: travel and accommodation are on us, so you can focus fully on the experience.</li></ul>

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Are you studying Econometrics or a STEM Degree and planning to graduate by February 2026? Ready to fast-track your trading career before you graduate? Join Optiver's online webinar to learn about our Career Kickstarter Trading programme that could lead to a full time trading graduate role. 

In this webinar you will:
• Gain exclusive insights into our Career Kickstarter application process.
• Meet Optiver’s traders and past programme participants

About the Career Kickstarter programme:

Discover if a career in trading is right for you in this immersive 5-day program in Optiver's Amsterdam office for students graduating between 2024-2026.

Get ready for:

•	Hands-on experience at a leading trading firm
•	Personalised mentorship from industry experts
•	Build, test, and refine your own trading strategies
•	All-expenses-covered stay in Amsterdam

Choose your preferred programme date when you apply: 3–7 March or 7–11 April, 2025

Application deadline: January 2025

Prove to be a good match and you may receive a full-time trading job offer.

Register for this webinar to gain exclusive access to more programme insights!

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Optiver Career Kickstarter- from Student to Trader in 5 Days

Are you studying Econometrics or a STEM Degree and planning to graduate between May 2025 and February 2027? Ready to fast-track your trading career before you graduate? Join Optiver's online webinar to learn about our Career Kickstarter Trading programme that could lead to a full time trading graduate role. 

In this webinar you will:
• Gain exclusive insights into our Career Kickstarter application process.
• Meet Optiver’s traders and past programme participants

About the Career Kickstarter programme:

Discover if a career in trading is right for you in this immersive 5-day program in Optiver's Amsterdam office for students graduating between 2025-2027.

Get ready for:

•	Hands-on experience at a leading trading firm
•	Personalised mentorship from industry experts
•	Build, test, and refine your own trading strategies
•	All-expenses-covered stay in Amsterdam

Choose your preferred programme date when you apply: 2–6 March or 9–13 March, 2026.

Application deadline: 1 December 2025

Prove to be a good match and you may receive a full-time trading job offer.

Register for this webinar to gain exclusive access to more programme insights!

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