Quantitative Trader - Graduate: 2027

SIG Susquehanna; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite catering

Games room

Dedicated education space

Job summary

Susquehanna’s graduate quantitative trading programme is a full-time, structured entry path that embeds graduates on trading desks early, exposing them to strategies and risk management. The education programme blends classroom learning with hands-on project work, simulations, and mentorship from senior traders.

No finance background is required as training is provided. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a culture centred on problem solving, team learning, and strategic

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Available to join the graduate programme in June 2027.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Ambitious

Graduating June 2027

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna’s quantitative trading programme is our full-time, graduate programme that marks the start of an exciting and fast-paced career in one of the world’s leading quantitative trading firms. The programme is designed for intellectually curious individuals with a capacity to problem solve in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Complementing our classroom‑based education, graduate quantitative traders are embedded in one of our trading desks, gaining exposure to our strategies and managing risk within the first few months of the programme.

Run by a team of dedicated senior traders, our education programme is widely recognised as being the best in the industry. Our education covers topics such as ETF and options trading, game theory, and programming. Don’t worry if you don’t have a finance background – we will teach you everything you need to succeed.

What we're looking for

• Problem solver: You enjoy solving puzzles and love it when you discover solutions to complex problems
• Clear communicator: You enjoy building relationships with those you work closely with and are comfortable sharing ideas, expressing your thoughts, and listening to the views of others
• Ambitious: You’re someone that enjoys setting personal goals and giving your all to achieve them. Be it in Arts, Sports, Academics, or another passion, you’re not afraid to put in the effort to reach your full potential
• Soon-to-be or recently graduated student: You should be available to join the graduate programme in June 2027.

What’s in it for you

• Education: Our industry‑leading education programme is designed to facilitate your transition to the world of quantitative trading. Classes on various topics (Finance, Options, Mock Trading, Game Theory, In‑house trading games… the list goes on!) will be complemented by hands‑on project work, trading simulations along with learning from senior traders on the desk
• Collaboration: You will get to work with a wide range of people in the classroom and through your project work; people who share a passion for mathematics, problem‑solving, game theory, and technology.
• Decision‑making: Game theory is central to Susquehanna’s history as a firm and our trading philosophy. Weekly poker classes, strategy board games, and proprietary trading games will challenge you to optimise outcomes, anticipate moves, and maximise your winnings
• Culture: Our non‑hierarchical, casual, and collaborative culture allows employees of every level to thrive.
• Perks: We offer a highly competitive compensation package to our graduates. Located in our brand new office in London’s city centre, our office features free onsite catering, a games room and dedicated education space.

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.

We hire for our quantitative trading internship on a rolling basis, therefore interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.