About the role#
As an Algorithmic Trader Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in relative value arbitrage trading and automated systems. You will collaborate with junior and senior traders to learn the lifecycle of automated trading, from research and analysis to production-quality strategy implementation.
What you'll do#
- Assist with all facets of automated trading alongside junior and senior traders.
- Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems.
- Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics.
- Develop, code, maintain, and support production-quality automated trading strategies.
- Master programming languages and participate in research projects and a formalized educational program.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance.
- Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming, with a preference for C++, Python, or Java.
- Strong foundational knowledge in computing, mathematics, probability, statistics, and finance.
- Demonstrated passion for markets and trading through personal projects, competitions, or relevant experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Role Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About TransMarket Group
TransMarket Group is a proprietary trading firm that operates within global capital markets. Established in 1980, the company manages risk and identifies trading opportunities through the use of technology. It maintains offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. The firm employs approximately 196 people.
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