About the role#
As a Quant Trading Intern, you will join our team for an 8-week program in Chicago. You will take on responsibilities similar to a full-time Quant Trading Associate. This role involves direct participation in our day-to-day trading activities, project work, and communication with traders, software engineers, and risk managers. You will receive mentorship from our trading and quant teams and meet weekly with your manager to track your progress.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience with trading and our internal technology.
- Participate in the Basics of Options class and our Quant Curriculum.
- Engage in mock trading exercises to learn market-making fundamentals.
- Collaborate with team members on identifying trading opportunities.
- Attend planned social activities and leadership talks to build your professional network.
What you'll need#
- You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or Statistics.
- You have a demonstrated record of success through academics or awards.
- You possess basic programming skills or a willingness to learn Python.
- You are able to participate in the full 8-week program from mid-June to early August 2027.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Chicago, Illinois.
- You must be willing to relocate to Chicago for the summer program.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Chicago Trading Company
Chicago Trading Company is a derivatives trading firm founded in 1995. It operates in the financial services sector and maintains offices in Chicago, New York, and London. The firm employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It provides liquidity and pricing across asset classes such as equities, interest rates, and commodities.
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