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OptiverPosted 1 month ago

Quantitative Intern (Summer 2027)

$70,000–$88,000 year

On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States

InternshipEntry LevelMasters DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Develop a deeper understanding of financial markets, quantitative trading, and the research and technology that power them by analyzing complex datasets and investigating market behavior. Apply quantitative and programming skills to solve real trading challenges, build impactful tools, and uncover insights that inform decision-making. Strengthen decision-making through live market simulations and hands-on experience while exploring how AI tools can accelerate research and experimentation. Learn directly from experienced traders and researchers in a collaborative, high-performance environment. Available to intern during Summer 2027 with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
  • Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029, with sophomore standing or higher
  • Available to intern during Summer 2027
  • Open to full-time opportunities upon graduation
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
  • Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics
  • Experience with programming or scripting in Python or another language
  • Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interest in financial markets, quantitative research, and decision-making
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

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