2027 Internship - Quantitative Strategist and Research Intern
Virtu Financial is a global multi-asset market maker and liquidity provider, including digital assets.
About Virtu Financial
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VIRT) is a leading principal market maker and liquidity provider across asset classes, with a real and current crypto business (zerohash market-making partner 2026, spot digital-asset liquidity via Talos, AP/market maker for US crypto ETFs).
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Work with senior researchers on projects supporting customer market making. Analyze large-scale trading data, identify patterns, and develop models that improve trading algorithms using quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and deep learning.
Requirements
- Be pursuing an advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or another quantitative field
- Demonstrate strong quantitative, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++
- Have experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas or NumPy
- Communicate and collaborate effectively on technical and non-technical subjects
- Solve technical or quantitative problems under pressure
- Express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
- Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
Responsibilities
- Conduct research supporting customer market making
- Analyze large-scale trading data to identify patterns
- Develop models that improve trading algorithms
- Apply quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and deep learning techniques
- Complete one or two research projects with senior mentorship
Benefits
- Daily catered lunches
- Onsite gym and workout classes
- Onsite barista
- Laundry service
- Breakfast and lunch
- Games room
Hiring Process
Applicants undergo initial resume screening, followed by an online programming test sent by email through HackerRank. After review, the company will arrange next steps.