Compliance Intern Chicago

Optiver is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated undergraduate student to join the US Compliance Team as a part-time intern during the academic year. Working within the Regulatory Advisory team, you will support the US employee compliance and registrations program, owning recurring processes that keep the firm and its employees aligned with regulatory requirements, and helping make those processes more efficient.

What you'll do

• Support the registration lifecycle for US employees, including preparing and tracking regulatory registration filings, amendments and terminations, and coordinating fingerprinting.
• Support the employee personal trading program, including reconciling employee brokerage account data and processing account-related requests.
• Maintain accurate records and trackers, and follow up on exceptions with employees and internal teams.
• Document procedures and propose improvements, including automation, that make recurring processes more efficient and reliable.
• Assist with research on regulatory requirements and prepare short summaries for the team.
• Work with Compliance, Human Resources, Trading and Operations, and learn how the regulatory obligations managed here connect to the firm's business.

What you'll get

You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll work in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues on some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

• Hands-on experience in a US compliance program at a leading trading firm, with real ownership of recurring work from early on.
• A highly competitive internship compensation package.
• A flexible part-time schedule designed around your academic commitments.
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues, and more.

Who you are

• A current undergraduate junior or senior, able to work from the Chicago office 10-20 hours per week during the academic year.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on execution, with reliable follow-through on recurring deadlines.
• Analytical thinker, able to read and interpret rules and regulations.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with scripting or automation is a plus.
• Intellectually curious, with a genuine interest in financial markets and regulatory compliance.
• Coursework in finance, economics, business, accounting, pre-law or a related field is helpful but not required. No prior compliance experience is needed.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Optiver will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

Who we are

Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven trading firm. Its teams of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and traders work side by side to develop, test, and scale ideas that shape how the firm understands and trades global markets. Powered by a global platform built for rapid experimentation and iteration, it combines the scientific rigor of a research institution with the pace of a technology company.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Optiver accepts one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2027.