Graduate Equity Analyst (2027 Start - Chicago)
$175,000–$200,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Leverage current events and research experience to impact the team's trading decisions by identifying fundamental-driven trade opportunities and collaborating with traders to capture them. Perform scenario analysis for upcoming catalysts and headlines within your coverage sector to predict volatility and stock price influence, then place research-driven trading positions in your own book from day one. Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and developers to creatively solve problems and identify new trading opportunities while growing the fundamental research team through process creation and industry networking. Complete extensive training via the Optiver academy program for Equity Analysts.
Required Qualifications
- Current student graduating with a bachelor's or master's between December 2026 and June 2027
- Already graduated with 1 – 2 years of prior relevant experience
- Ability to start full time work August 2027
- Willingness to pursue the CFA program
- Genuine interest in financial markets and fundamental analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior time management, organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work under the guidance of mentors and develop fundamental research-driven ideas
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Able to both think independently and work collaboratively
- Determined and resilient individual
- Willingness to learn new techniques/skills and teach others
Desired Qualifications
- Computer programming skills (preferred, but not required)
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