Market Making Games

Market Making Games Workshop: Learn from Lenart and Arne of the Quant Society committee who are Ex-Optiver Interns

Why You Should Attend:

• Master the Final Interview Stage: The last round of quant trading recruitment almost always involves competing in market making games against other applicants. This workshop will give you the inside knowledge and practice you need to stand out.
• Interactive Learning: Not only are these games highly educational and crucial for interview prep, but they are also incredibly fun and engaging
• 100£ in total prices 

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Location: Room 642, IOE - Bedford Way (20)

Example Market Making Games:

• Card Sum Markets: Practice making two-sided markets (bids and offers) based on the expected total value of a partially hidden deck of cards.
• Fermi Estimation Trading: Formulate spreads on obscure estimation questions (e.g., "How many windows are in London?") while adjusting your quotes based on the room's trading activity.
• Expected Value Dice Games: Calculate quick probabilities under pressure and adjust your market in real-time as new information (dice rolls) is revealed.