Campus Quantitative Trader Intern
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where traders, engineers, and researchers develop trading strategies, models, infrastructure, and systems across asset classes and time horizons.
About Jump Trading
Jump Trading is a global trading firm focused on research-driven trading and the engineering of scalable models, tools, infrastructure, and execution systems. Its operations combine trading, technology, AI/ML, and quantitative research, and it also runs research and talent programs including conference travel grants and a fellowship program.
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About the Role
You will participate in an intensive 10-week quantitative trading internship focused on developing your trading aptitude and understanding of financial markets. You will train in quantitative trading, research, and development, study trading strategies, market mechanics, statistics, and signal generation, and work on meaningful projects. You will also take part in mock trading sessions, poker training, and modules focused on probabilistic thinking, risk-taking, and trader mindset.
Requirements
- Outstanding probabilistic thinking and mathematical reasoning skills
- Competitive spirit and drive to learn and improve
- Programming experience
- Appetite for risk-taking
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets
- Reliable and predictable availability
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program
Responsibilities
- Develop trading aptitude and understanding of financial markets
- Study trading strategies and intuition
- Analyze market mechanics and statistics
- Participate in the research process for signal generation
- Work with trading teams on meaningful projects
- Participate in mock trading sessions and poker training
- Complete other duties as assigned or needed