This summer, Optiver’s Amsterdam office hosted a group of tech interns eager to tackle the challenges of market making. Beyond just theory, they worked hands-on with our core trading technologies, directly engaging with some of the most interesting technical challenges in the financial industry. In this blog post, our Software Engineering interns delve into their …
It’s no secret that workforce diversity is a major struggle for both the tech and trading industries. But as a tech-driven trading firm, that image just doesn’t fit us. At Optiver, we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. We’re challenging the status quo to achieve a more forward-looking, inclusive point of view as a …
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This summer, we proudly welcomed our largest intern season to date across our Amsterdam and US offices. They came from top schools and dove headfirst into the fast-paced world of market making, where they underwent comprehensive training, completed impactful projects, learned from industry mentors and formed lasting bonds with their peers. This wasn’t your average …
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for several conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s syndrome, acquired brain injury, and mental health disorders. Recognising neurodiversity means accepting differences in function are normal. Neurodivergent people experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique ways. …
According to the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2021, women make up just 14% of the workforce in cloud computing, 20% in engineering, and 32% in data and AI. In fact, the ratio of women to men in tech roles has declined in the past 35 years, with half of women who go …
Social mobility is the link between a person’s occupation or income and the occupation or income of their parents. Where there is a strong link, there is a lower level of social mobility. Where there is a weak link, there is a higher level of social mobility. Three quarters of women from lower socio-economic backgrounds …
Diversity and inclusion are now essential for survival in today’s competitive business environment. A diverse workforce is important, but so is an office that actively encourages and facilitates its employees’ emotional and psychological well-being. Innovation, productivity, and employee happiness all increase in a diverse and inclusive workplace that places a premium on mental health. In …
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As new technology enters competitive employment markets, employers are eager to utilize it to choose top applicants. Combining talent recruiting methods with cutting-edge technologies yields the best results. As newspaper ads give way to social recruiting, computerized recruitment, and machine learning will power the next industrial revolution. Technology-driven recruiting is replacing manual and remote hiring. …
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Businesses and tech fans alike have become fascinated by the idea of a metaverse. It stands for a virtual space where individuals may communicate, collaborate, and imagine new realities. Despite the fact that the metaverse is most commonly linked with video games, its applications extend well beyond the realm of play. The metaverse will boost …
In the fast-paced digital age, organizations need IT skills to compete. Many firms struggle to obtain and maintain these skills. This article will discuss how companies may train employees on cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive. Factoring in the top two skills gaps that still trip up organizations Technological skills start with organizational skill deficiencies. According …
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