Quantitative Research Internship – PhD

Susquehanna International Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation package

Kitchen & meals

Regular social events

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern for a 10-week program. You’ll learn under mentors and work on probabilistic models used by our trading teams.

You’ll collaborate with researchers, traders, and technologists to translate your modeling work into actionable trading opportunities, with visa sponsorship available where needed.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year PhD in a quantitative field (math, physics, stats, EE, CS, OR, economics).
• Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to express ideas clearly.
• Solid computing skills and ability to get computers to perform tasks efficiently.
• Experience working on in-depth research projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mathematical problem-solving

Strong communication

Computing skills

Research experience

Education

Penultimate-year PhD student

Job description

Susquehanna International Group – Sydney CBD NSW

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

What’s in it for you

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.

By applying to this role, you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship program. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. Our rigorous and analytical approach to decision making has led Susquehanna to become one of the largest and most successful proprietary trading firms in the world. In our offices around the globe, our employees are relentless problem solvers who collaborate to make optimal decisions.

What we do

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology, and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

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 ************@sig.com.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.