Quantitative Research Internship - PhD

Susquehanna International Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily breakfast and lunch

Visa sponsorship

Relocation package

Social and community events

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is offering a 10-week Quantitative Research Intern position in Sydney, Australia. Interns will work on impactful trading projects and collaborate with top professionals in the field.

The ideal candidate is a PhD student with strong mathematical and communication skills, and will gain valuable experience in quantitative finance. Benefits include a casual work environment with daily meals and a range of social activities.

Qualifications

• Students in the penultimate year of their PhD program studying a quantitative field.
• Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills required.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration.
• Practical computing skills to accomplish tasks effectively.
• Experience in conducting in-depth research projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply probability, statistics, and mathematical creativity to trading projects.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to transform models into strategies.

Skills

Mathematical problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Computing skills

Experience in research projects

Education

Penultimate year of PhD in quantitative field

Job description

Overview

As a Quantitative Research Intern at Susquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full-time employees. You will learn with mentors who are at the top of their field, allowing you to build foundational knowledge in quantitative finance.

What You’ll Do

• Over the 10-week program, you’ll apply probability, statistics and mathematical creativity to several impactful trading projects
• Collaborate with researchers, traders, and technologists to help transform our quantitative modeling into trading opportunities and strategies

What We're Looking For

• Students in the penultimate year of their PhD program studying in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economics
• Exceptional mathematical problem‑solving skills
• Solid communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
• Strong, practical computing skills; a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
• Experience working on in‑depth research projects
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position

What We Offer

• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and have an impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development
• Fully stocked kitchen – daily breakfast and lunch
• Regular social, sporting, and community events
• Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required
• Explore our benefits and culture link

Equal Opportunity statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].