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TransMarket Group

Algorithmic Trader Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... arbitrage trading paired with innovative software. You will work closely with Junior and Senior Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading. From researching and analyzing high ...

Peninsula Oil

Cargo Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

This role is centred on identifying and capturing market opportunities, leveraging arbitrage, and maximizing profitability through strategic trading decisions. While the trading function operates ...

Trading Interview

$175K - $200K/yr

... trading strategies in binary event contracts. You will manage a live portfolio, targeting consistent positive expectancy through market making, microstructure exploitation, cross-platform arbitrage ...

BlackCube Labs

Equity Middle Office Associate

Miami, FL · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

Experience supporting convertible bonds and convertible arbitrage trading, including post‑trade processing, settlement, and lifecycle events. * Experience coordinating with custodians ...

Peninsula

Cargo Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

This role is centred on identifying and capturing market opportunities, leveraging arbitrage, and maximizing profitability through strategic trading decisions. While the trading function operates ...

Trading Interview

$100K - $150K/yr

Its proprietary trading group engages in market making and valuation arbitrage... #J-18808-Ljbffr

Peninsula Group

Cargo Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

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Berenberg

Desk Analyst - Risk Arbitrage

New York, NY · On-site

Desk Analyst - Risk Arbitrage General information Country USA City New York Type of role ... The team provides clients with a joined-up, end-to-end service by researching, advising and trading ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for arbitrage trading in the United States is $36.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is arbitrage trading?

An Arbitrage Trading job involves identifying and capitalizing on price differences of assets across different markets to make risk-free profits. Traders use advanced algorithms, data analysis, and financial models to execute trades quickly before the price disparity disappears. This role requires knowledge of financial markets, trading platforms, and sometimes programming skills. Arbitrage traders may work for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or financial institutions, leveraging strategies such as spatial, statistical, or triangular arbitrage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in arbitrage trading?

To excel in Arbitrage Trading, a solid understanding of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and strong mathematical skills are typically required, often backed by a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Expertise in trading platforms, statistical modeling software, and programming languages like Python or R, as well as relevant certifications such as CFA or FRM, are commonly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, quick decision-making, and effective communication skills help traders navigate rapid market changes and coordinate with team members. These abilities are critical for identifying and executing profitable trades while managing risk in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What are the typical challenges faced in arbitrage trading?

Arbitrage trading professionals often contend with highly competitive and rapidly changing markets, where opportunities can disappear within seconds. Staying ahead requires constant monitoring of market data, swiftly analyzing price discrepancies, and executing trades with precision under considerable time constraints. Additionally, managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance are ongoing responsibilities, given the complexity of financial instruments and evolving market rules. Collaborating effectively with analysts, developers, and other traders is also essential to stay at the forefront of market trends and technological advancements.

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Infographic showing various Arbitrage Trading job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,005 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Algorithmic Trader Intern

Chicago, IL • On-site

TransMarket Group
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create.

TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise.

Description

As an Algorithmic Trader Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience relative value arbitrage trading paired with innovative software. You will work closely with Junior and Senior Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading. From researching and analyzing high-frequency tick data and trading performance, to building mathematical models and performing time series analysis, you will experience a deep dive into real-time trading and gain exposure to build your expertise. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, technically analytical, and has the desire to learn and apply programming skills in a fast-paced environment (Python, C++). 

Responsibilities

  • Work with Junior and Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
  • Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
  • Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
  • Learn and master programming languages
  • Develop, code, maintain and support production-quality automated trading strategies
  • Engage in dynamic research projects and formalized internship educational program

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience such as but not limited to STEM or Finance with a graduation date between December 2027 and Spring 2028
  • Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics and Linear Algebra
  • Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
  • Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python and/or Java preferred 
  • Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
  • Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience preferred 
  • Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning
  • Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
  • Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
  • This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL

View our resources to prepare for the interview process.

Benefits

We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.