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Scalp Trade LLC

Quantitative Trading Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$76 - $92/hr

Quantitative Trading Intern Intern Chicago, IL, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1008 Salary Range: $84,000.00 To $84,000.00 Annually SCALP Trade is looking for rising 4th-year students to join our ...

Susquehanna

$8.6K/wk

... intern will be available in our Philadelphia and New York offices. Master's quantitative systematic trading interns will receive a $8600 weekly base salary during the ten-week program. In addition ...

Susquehanna

$8.6K/wk

... intern will be available in our Philadelphia and New York offices. PhD quantitative systematic trading interns will receive a $8600 weekly base salary during the ten-week program. In addition ...

Susquehanna

$8.6K/wk

... intern will be available in our Philadelphia and New York offices. Master's quantitative systematic trading interns will receive a $8600 weekly base salary during the ten-week program. In addition ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for trading intern salaries in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trading Intern Salaries vs Financial Analyst Intern Salaries?

AspectTrading Intern SalariesFinancial Analyst Intern Salaries
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing finance, economics, or related degrees; some firms prefer certifications like CFA Level ISimilar educational background; often pursuing finance, accounting, or economics degrees
Work EnvironmentFast-paced trading floors, financial firms, or investment banksOffice settings within banks, investment firms, or corporate finance departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in trading firms, investment banks, hedge fundsWidespread across banks, asset management, and corporate finance sectors

Both roles involve finance-related internships requiring similar educational backgrounds and certifications. Trading Interns focus on market activities and trading floors, while Financial Analyst Interns work more on financial analysis and reporting. The choice depends on your career interest in trading versus financial analysis within the finance industry.

What does a trading intern do?

A trading intern assists professional traders by conducting market research, analyzing financial data, and supporting trade execution. They often use trading platforms and tools to monitor market movements and learn about trading strategies under supervision.
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Quantitative Trading Intern

Scalp Trade LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$76 - $92/hr

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Posted 20 days ago

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Quantitative Trading Intern

Intern Chicago, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1008

Salary Range: $84,000.00 To $84,000.00 Annually

SCALP Trade is looking for rising 4th-year students to join our rapidly growing trading team in Chicago. We are hiring smart, competitive, and highly analytical individuals. The ideal candidate has strong accomplishments in areas outside of trading, yet will come in with an open mind and a passion for financial markets. We’re looking for someone who not only has great ideas but can execute and turn those ideas into tangible results.

As a trading intern at SCALP Trade, you will enroll in an 8-week program where you will learn all of the fundamentals of options theory in the classroom while getting experience working with trading desks. In addition, you will be assigned real-world projects to work on in tandem with full‑time traders to develop new and optimize existing trading strategies. This internship is a fully immersive program.

SCALP’s primary focus is trading equities, equity options, and futures. We aim to improve the market by offering tighter spreads and providing liquidity to all market participants. We operate on the premise of the market, meaning that we believe in creating jobs and fostering capital formation through a well‑regulated capital market structure. This belief helps to drive our design, implementation, and execution of our trading decisions.

The SCALP Trade team is built on the foundation of collaboration, diversity, and innovation. We value critical thinkers who are adept at deep problem‑solving and can endure a fast‑paced environment. We embrace individuals with grit, self‑motivation, and those with the desire to experience and tackle the most difficult obstacles.

Requirements:
  • Currently pursuing a degree in mathematics, engineering, statistics, finance, computer science, or a related field.
  • Experience in strategic games/competitive activities or a high level of skill in other pursuits
  • Demonstrated interest in trading and/or equity markets
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to solve complex problems
  • Coding background. Specifically: Python, C#, C++, or SQL.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
  • Desire to constantly grow and improve one’s knowledge and abilities
Compensation:

This internship is paid at $7,000 per month for the program.

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