Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern

23 hours agoInternSalary: 250K - 250KChicago, Illinois Internship Trading Jobs by DRW

Skills

Automated Trading Financial Markets Machine Learning Macroeconomics Market Data Position Tracking Problem Solving Python Quantitative Analysis Research Risk Management Strategy Technology Trading

Candidate Availability

Austin · Preferred Chicago · Preferred Greenwich · Preferred Houston · Preferred New York · Preferred Chicago · Required Illinois · Required

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You gain exposure to trading and technology while learning to develop sustainable trading strategies. You work with traders, technologists, and quantitative researchers on project-based assignments, conduct market research, apply machine learning to market data, track positions, calculate risk, and analyze theoretical values.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in mathematics, economics, physics, statistics, computer science, or an engineering-related field
Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
Advanced quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficient programming in Python
Passion for financial markets
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop and improve trading strategies with senior traders, technologists, and quantitative researchers
Research market projects using analytic tools
Curate and analyze macroeconomic data
Apply machine learning techniques to market tick data for automated trading
Track positions and calculate risk
Analyze theoretical values

Benefits

Organized social events
Fully furnished apartments located close to the office