Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship – PhD

Susquehanna International Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch

Regular social, sporting, and community events

Visa sponsorship and relocation package if required

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in Sydney is seeking a Quantitative Systematic Trading Intern to engage in a 10-week program. Interns will apply probability and statistics to meaningful trading projects while collaborating with experienced mentors from diverse fields. Candidates should be in the penultimate year of their PhD in quantitative disciplines such as Mathematics or Physics, equipped with solid problem-solving skills and communication abilities. The firm's culture is collaborative, emphasizing continuous development and offering benefits including visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Students in the penultimate year of their PhD program in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Economics.
• Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply probability, statistics, and creativity to impactful trading projects.
• Collaborate with researchers, traders, and technologists to transform modeling into strategies.
• Join an industry-leading training program and be mentored by experts.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Excellent logical reasoning

Exceptional communication skills

Experience in Python

Experience in C++

Interest in strategic games

Education

Students in the penultimate year of PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

Overview

As a Quantitative Systematic Trading Intern at Susquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full‑time employees. You will also go through a comprehensive education program and interact 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.
• Join an industry leading training program and be mentored by industry experts on topics including option theory and option modeling.
• Read about Robert’s ‘Day in the life’ as a Quantitative Researcher.

What We’re Looking For

• Students in the penultimate year of their PhD program in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
• Solid, analytical problem‑solving skills
• Excellent logical reasoning
• Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
• Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
• Experience in C++ or other low level programming languages is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in strategic games and or competitive activities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

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.
• Explore our benefits and culture.

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].

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting‑edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.