Algorithmic Trader Intern
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Work with Junior and Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading, developing expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and trading systems. Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics while developing, coding, and supporting production-quality automated trading strategies. Engage in dynamic research projects and formalized internship educational programs to master programming languages like Python and C++. This role requires physical presence onsite at the Chicago, IL office. Candidates must pursue a degree in a technical field with graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028, demonstrating proficiency in object-oriented programming and a strong understanding of computing and finance.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience such as but not limited to STEM or Finance with a graduation date between December 2027 and Spring 2028
- Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics and Linear Algebra
- Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
- Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python and/or Java
- Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting
- Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience
- Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning
- Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
- Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
- Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
- This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred
- a plus
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