About the role#
As an Algorithmic Trader Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in relative value arbitrage trading and software development. You will work alongside Junior and Senior Traders to learn the mechanics of automated trading systems. This role involves a deep dive into real-time trading, where you will research market performance and build quantitative models to support production-quality strategies.
What you'll do#
- Assist with all facets of automated trading.
- Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems.
- Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics.
- Develop, code, maintain, and support production-quality automated trading strategies.
- Engage in dynamic research projects and a formalized internship educational program.
- Learn and master programming languages.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or Data Science.
- Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, with a preference for C++, Python, or Java.
- Strong understanding of computing, mathematics, probability, statistics, and finance.
- Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based on-site in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
- This position is offered on a rolling basis.
