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How much do futures trader intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for futures trader intern in Rutherford, NJ is $17.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $19.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Futures Trader Intern job?

A Futures Trader Intern assists in analyzing financial markets, researching trading strategies, and executing trades in futures contracts under supervision. They gain hands-on experience with risk management, technical analysis, and market trends. Interns often work with senior traders to develop trading models, monitor price movements, and refine decision-making skills. This role provides valuable exposure to fast-paced trading environments, helping interns build a foundation for a career in proprietary trading or financial markets.

What does the typical day-to-day work look like for a Futures Trader Intern?

As a Futures Trader Intern, your daily responsibilities may include monitoring global markets, analyzing price movements, preparing daily trade reports, and supporting senior traders with research and data analysis. You’ll often use trading software and spreadsheets to simulate or track trades and might participate in team meetings to discuss strategy and market conditions. The work environment is usually fast-paced and collaborative, with interns encouraged to ask questions and learn from experienced team members. This immersive experience provides a strong foundation for building industry knowledge and can open doors to advanced roles in trading or financial analysis after your internship.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Futures Trader Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Futures Trader Intern, you need strong analytical abilities, quantitative reasoning skills, and a foundation in finance or economics, often supported by relevant coursework or progress toward a related degree. Familiarity with trading platforms (such as Bloomberg or CME Direct), Excel, and, at times, programming languages like Python is valuable. Excellent attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work well under pressure are key soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These skills are crucial because futures trading requires rapid decision-making, accurate analysis, and strong teamwork to manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities.

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Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Internship

Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Internship

Point72

New York, NY • On-site

$240K - $300K/yr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Please send CVs to KEPL-talent@cubistsystematic.com with "2027 QR Summer Internship Application" in the subject line. When your application is received, we will consider you for all similar positions at Cubist.
About Our Firm:
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
About Our Team:
KEPL is a fast-growing team at Cubist Systematic Strategies. We specialize in trading medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe. The team is made up of people from top universities and top tier trading and tech firms. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we value rigorous research and innovative technologies.
Role / Experience:
We are looking for exceptional students to be our quantitative researcher interns for the summer of 2027. An ideal candidate should have a strong passion and initiative to work in a start-up environment. He/she should have strong analytical skills and be able to solve hard problems rigorously. Our typical intern candidates come from quantitative PhD programs of top US universities.
Our internship program offers unique KEPL experience. During the internship, our interns will receive rigorous and comprehensive trainings. They will develop strong research skills through working closely with our full-time researchers on brand new quant trading models with real-world impact. We will consider full-time offers for interns after the internship.
Requirements:
  • PhD candidate in math/physics/statistics/EE/CS, or other quantitative fields
  • Strong knowledge of computational math, probability, and statistics
  • Strong analytical skills, with attention to details
  • Good communication skills
  • Willing to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
  • Willing to learn and to take ownership
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

The annual base salary is $240,000-$300,000 (USD) which will be prorated based on internship start and end date. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

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