About the role#
As a Quantitative Trading Intern, you will work with our DV Equities trading teams. You will gain exposure to our proprietary methodologies and trading systems while working in a flat organizational structure. You will receive mentorship from senior traders and quantitative researchers throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Build, backtest, and refine quantitative trading models using historical market and orderbook data.
- Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and alpha signals for systematic strategy development.
- Monitor real-time trading positions and market conditions, assisting traders with risk management and parameter adjustments.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and software developers to implement strategy prototypes into our low-latency execution infrastructure.
- Oversee and improve daily trading processes.
- Analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions and P&L attribution.
- Identify new market opportunities through data-driven research.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings, trading performance, and recommendations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Economics.
- You expect to graduate by Summer 2027.
- You have strong proficiency in Python.
- Experience with C++ is highly preferred.
- You have familiarity with probability, statistics, and time-series analysis.
- You possess proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
- Prior exposure to financial markets, trading, or quantitative research through internships, academic projects, or competitions is highly preferred.
- You have a strong interest in quantitative trading and systematic strategy development.
- You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- You have a strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship position. We do not provide sponsorship.
About DV Trading LLC
DV Trading LLC is a proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. Founded in 2006, the organization operates as part of the DV Group of financial services firms. It employs 595 people across offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm uses its own capital and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to global financial markets.
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