Quantitative Trader - Graduate: 2027

Susquehanna International Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

London office

Free onsite catering

Games room

Education space

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in London runs a full-time graduate programme that places new entrants on a trading desk, exposing them to ETF and options trading, game theory, and risk management. Training is provided; no finance background is required.

Applicants should be problem solvers, clear communicators, and ambitious self-starters, eligible to join in June 2027, with a passion for mathematics, technology, and collaborative problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate
• Interest in solving puzzles and complex problems
• strong communication and collaboration skills

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Ambition

Education

Recent graduate

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 classroom‑based education, graduate quantitative traders are embedded on a trading desk, gaining exposure to strategies and managing risk within the first few months. Run by a team of senior traders, the education is widely recognised as the best in the industry. Topics include ETF and options trading, game theory, and programming. No finance background required; we provide the necessary training.

What We're Looking For

• Problem solver: enjoys solving puzzles and discovering solutions to complex problems.
• Clear communicator: builds relationships with collaborators, shares ideas, and listens to others.
• Ambitious: sets personal goals and works hard to achieve them, whether in arts, sports, academics, or other passions.
• Soon‑to‑be or recently graduated student eligible to join in June 2027.

What’s In It For You

• Education: industry‑leading programme covering finance, options, mock trading, game theory, and more, complemented by hands‑on projects and trading simulations.
• Collaboration: work with a diverse group passionate about mathematics, problem‑solving, game theory, and technology.
• Decision‑making: weekly poker classes, strategy board games, and proprietary trading games to optimise outcomes and anticipate moves.
• Culture: non‑hierarchical, casual, collaborative environment that supports employees of all levels.
• Perks: highly competitive compensation, office in London’s city centre with free onsite catering, 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 a systematic trading environment. We apply machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies, uniting deep market expertise with cutting‑edge technology.