Campus Quantitative Trader (Intern)

About the role#

The Campus Quantitative Trader internship is an intensive 10-week program designed to build your trading aptitude and provide insight into the role of a full-time quant trader. You will gain exposure to trading strategies, market mechanics, statistics, and the research process for signal generation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to trading teams while receiving daily 1:1 mentorship from experienced professionals.

What you'll do#

• Participate in mock trading sessions and training modules to sharpen your trader mindset.
• Work alongside trading teams on projects with real impact.
• Develop your skills in probabilistic thinking and risk-taking.
• Receive training in trading strategies and market intuition.

What you'll need#

• Outstanding skills in probabilistic thinking and mathematical reasoning.
• A competitive spirit and a drive to learn and improve.
• Programming experience.
• An appetite for risk-taking.
• A demonstrated interest in financial markets.
• Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Finance, or Statistics.

Location & details#

• Locations: Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Employment: Full-time internship.
• Sponsorship: Available for qualified candidates, including international students eligible for CPT/OPT.