Futures & Options Quant Trading Intern

Trading Interview; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Securities seeks a highly motivated Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern with a strong background in quantitative fields to support our derivatives desk. You will work with traders and researchers on market data analysis, strategy evaluation, and risk management activities.

The internship offers hands-on exposure to futures/options markets, quantitative modeling, and real-time trading operations, with direct mentorship and potential pathway to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of derivatives (futures and options).
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib) or R or C++.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis of futures and options markets across asset classes (equities, rates, FX, commodities).
• Assist in developing and backtesting trading strategies.
• Analyze implied volatility, option Greeks, and volatility surfaces.
• Monitor market movements, news, and macroeconomic indicators.
• Support real-time trading decisions with data-driven insights.
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.
• Perform statistical analysis of historical market data.
• Assist with position monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk reporting.
• Identify pricing anomalies and relative-value opportunities.
• Document models, methodologies, and findings.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical proficiency

Communication & teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

Data handling

Education

Bachelor’s in Quantitative Finance

Master’s in Quantitative Finance

PhD in Quantitative Finance

Tools

Python

R

C++

SQL

Bloomberg

Job description

DV Securities seeks a highly motivated Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern with a strong background in quantitative fields to support our derivatives desk. You will work with traders and researchers on market data analysis, strategy evaluation, and risk management activities.

The internship offers hands-on exposure to futures/options markets, quantitative modeling, and real-time trading operations, with direct mentorship and potential pathway to full-time roles.