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Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in ... The quant trading internship is an intensive 10-week program focused on enhancing your trading ...

Quantitative Research Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

As a Quantitative Research Intern you will have an opportunity to solve challenging problems arising in a trading environment while utilizing the latest statistical scientific algorithms, machine ...

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What does a quantitative trading intern do?

A Quantitative Trading Intern supports the research, development, and implementation of trading strategies using mathematical models and statistical techniques. They analyze market data, backtest strategies, and write code to automate trading operations. Interns collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers to optimize performance and refine algorithms. The role requires strong programming skills, proficiency in statistics, and a deep understanding of financial markets.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as a quantitative trading intern?

As a Quantitative Trading Intern, you will often work on projects involving data analysis, statistical modeling, and backtesting trading strategies using real historical market data. Daily tasks may include writing code to analyze financial data sets, assisting in the development of trading algorithms, and presenting your findings to senior team members. You might also help automate existing trading processes or conduct research to identify new market opportunities. Interns typically collaborate closely with quantitative analysts, traders, and software engineers, offering a valuable opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on exposure to the trading environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quantitative trading intern?

To thrive as a Quantitative Trading Intern, you need a solid background in mathematics, statistics, and programming (often with experience in Python, R, or C++) typically supported by coursework in quantitative fields. Familiarity with financial market data, data analysis tools, and version control systems like Git is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and collaboration skills are crucial for tackling complex challenges in a team-based environment. These skills and qualities are essential for developing trading strategies, interpreting large datasets, and contributing effectively in the fast-paced world of quantitative finance.

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Campus Quantitative Trader (Intern)

Jump Trading

New York, NY

$300K/yr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Our trading teams are each comprised of a dynamic group of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers who work together to examine the global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges. They leverage their impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills, using the results of their research to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.

About the Role:

The quant trading internship is an intensive 10-week program focused on enhancing your trading aptitude and understanding of financial markets, as well as helping you experience what it's like to be a full-time quant trader at Jump.

At Jump, our people contribute to trading teams in the following roles, or a blend of all three: quant trader, quant researcher, and quant developer. During our internship you will get training in all of these areas, with a focus in trading and financial markets. Topics include trading strategies and intuition, market mechanics, statistics, and our research process for signal generation.

You will have the opportunity to work with our trading teams on meaningful projects with real impact while receiving daily 1:1 mentorship from experienced quant traders, researchers, and developers. You will also participate in mock trading sessions, poker training, and other modules designed to improve probabilistic thinking, risk-taking, and trader mindset.

Other duties as assigned or needed.

Who Should Apply?

We are seeking the sharpest analytical minds from top undergraduate and graduate programs. 

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Outstanding skills in probabilistic thinking and mathematical reasoning
  • Competitive spirit and uncommon drive to learn and improve
  • Programming experience
  • Appetite for risk-taking
  • Demonstrated interest in financial markets

Reliable and predictable availability required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply.

The estimated base salary for this role is $300,000 per year.