Markets | Algo Trader Intern

Flowdesk Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swile lunch voucher (€9.25 per day)

Transportation cost support (50%%; eco

Job summary

Flowdesk Group in Paris offers a six-month internship focused on quantitative trading and crypto markets. You will support trading activities, help develop strategies for centralized and decentralized exchanges, and deliver post-trade analyses as part of a hands-on learning experience.

The program emphasizes in-depth research, alpha generation, and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment with English as the main language.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or in final year demonstrating strong academic record.
• Proficient coding skills in Python and SQL; Rust is a plus.
• Solid understanding of cryptocurrency concepts (wallets, blockchains, smart contracts, stablecoins).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support to trading activities.
• Develop and improve trading strategies on CEX and DEX.
• Generate post-trade analysis reports.
• Assist traders in day-to-day crypto operations.
• Own a 6-month project to deliver at internship end.

Skills

Python

SQL

Rust

Education

Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics

Job description

At Flowdesk, we are building the infrastructure powering the next era of global finance. As a full-service digital asset trading and technology firm, we provide liquidity solutions, OTC trading, and market infrastructure that connect digital assets to global markets with institutional-grade precision, transparency, and scale. Flowdesk combines expertise from traditional finance, algorithmic trading, and blockchain technology to deliver always-on trading capabilities across the digital asset ecosystem.

Founded in 2020, we are a global team supporting institutions, exchanges, and token issuers to enable a tokenized financial markets ecosystem.

Why join Flowdesk? You'll be joining a company operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and crypto; solving complex market problems, building critical infrastructure, and helping shape how digital assets connect to global liquidity. We move fast, think long term, and work with a strong ownership mindset across engineering, trading, product, operations, and business teams.

For this role, we are actively looking for bright, young talent who are enthusiastic about learning and developing their trading skills. This opportunity in a fast-paced environment, where there is a strong emphasis on in-depth research and the generation of alpha. Successful candidates will be immersed in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere, gaining hands‑on experience and contributing to innovative trading strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first-level support to the trading activities.
• Develop and improve trading strategies on both centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges.
• Generate post-trade analysis reports.
• Assist traders in their day-to-day crypto operations.
• Own a 6 month project to deliver at the end of the internship.

Requirements

Background and experience

• Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics.
• Strong coding skills with proficiency in Python and SQL; Rust experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of cryptocurrency concepts, including wallets, blockchains, smart contracts, and stablecoins.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions to participate in the Early Talent Program

• Start Date, starting from October 2026
• What would be the Internship duration? 6 months (5 days in a week, full time, on-site)
• Who is eligible? Final-year students or recent graduates
• International environment (English is the main language)
• 50% of transportation costs & a sustainable mobility agreement
• Swile lunch voucher (€9.25 per day, 60% covered)
• Team events and offsites

Recruitment Process

Our process is consistent across all roles and is designed to assess genuine technical depth. Candidates should expect the following stages

• Stage 1: Online technical assessment
• Stage 2: Onsite interview with the Trading team (60')
• Stage 3: Wrap-up interview with TA (30')

On the agenda, discussions rather than trick questions! These moments of exchange will allow you to understand how Flowdesk works and its values. But they are also (and above all) an opportunity for you to present your career path and your expectations for your next job!

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific needs to enable you to participate fully in the interview or assessment process (e.g., a sign language interpreter, extra time for a test, or an accessible location), please contact us to discuss how we can support you.