Election post
I am Arne, currently studying Computational Finance.
I would like to nominate myself for the position of Head of Algorithmic Trading, as I have extensive experience and knowledge in this field. Having interned at Optiver, one of the world’s leading electronic market makers, in 2024, I gained real-world experience developing and refining trading algorithms. During my time there, I worked on adjusting algorithms to trade in real-time options markets to generate PnL, as well as developing a strategy to exploit high-frequency pricing arbitrage between EU stock auctions and their corresponding ADRs.
In addition, I placed in the top 5 in three global algorithmic trading competitions: Ready Trader Go by Optiver, and IMC Prosperity in both 2024 and 2025. These challenges attracted thousands of competitors and required in-depth market knowledge, advanced strategies, and algorithm optimization to outperform others and exploit market inefficiencies.
I aim to use my knowledge to organize events on market making and algorithmic trading, enabling Quant Society members to better participate in such competitions and to prepare for future interviews. Having already organized similar events during my undergraduate studies, I am confident that I have the skills and experience to make a significant contribution to the Quant Society and to serve effectively as Head of Algorithmic Trading.