Jobs for Mathematicians Fair
Meet recruiters, explore opportunities, and chat with careers advisers to plan your next steps in a maths-focused career at Oxford's Jobs for Mathematicians Fair on 17 November 2026.
Fair details
When and where
DATE: Tuesday 17 November 2026
TIME: Exhibitors from 16:00 - 18:00
LOCATION: Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, OX2 6GG
The Jobs for Mathematicians Fair offers the opportunity to find out about careers using maths and start planning your next career steps or focus your search. Join the fair to meet recruiters in person and explore the opportunities available. You can also chat to careers advisers and ask questions to help your decision making.
Sign up for the Jobs for Mathematicians Fair
Who can attend
This event is only open to Oxford University students, researchers, and alumni. Please bring your University card with you on the day to access the fair.
Pre-fair employer talk
Optiver: How AI Is Shaping The Way We Trade (Pre-Fair Talk)
17 November, 15:30 - 16:00, at the Mathematical Institute
Interested in finding out more about Optiver? They're a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. Hear from one of their Quantitative Traders on their journey from Oxford Mathematics to working at Optiver's London office, as well as how AI is fundamentally changing their role. No knowledge in finance or trading required - they will discuss the best routes for you to start your career in quantitative finance
Make the most of the fair
- Start planning your next career steps or focus your search
- Find full time jobs, graduate schemes and internships
- Network with top recruiters
- Find out more on how to make the most of the careers fair.
This is one of six University of Oxford careers fairs in Michaelmas term 2026. Explore opportunities in other sectors at our other in-person careers fairs in Michaelmas term.
Information for exhibitors
The fair gives recruiters the chance to connect with Oxford students, researchers and alumni who are looking for a career that involves the use of mathematics and promote the full time jobs, internships and graduate roles available.
If you want to get involved, find out how you can register on our recruiter information page.
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