Options Strategy Intern

IEX Group (Interns); New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

IEX is seeking a curious, analytical intern to assist the Options Business Team with product strategy efforts. You’ll support research, gather requirements, and analyze market opportunities to shape product direction for US options trading.

The role involves collaboration with Core Development, QA, Product Management, and Project Management, and includes preparing proposals and external presentations. NY-based internship with potential bonus/equity eligibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in a relevant field (technical background preferred).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in technology, electronic trading, market structure, or financial products.
• Comfortable learning new concepts quickly and working through detailed problems.
• Curious about the why behind user needs, product decisions, and technical design.

Responsibilities

• Support the Options Business Team with research, analysis, and documentation for product initiatives.
• Help gather and organize requirements from internal stakeholders and external conversations.
• Analyze product performance and market opportunities to inform business direction.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Core Development, QA, PM, and Project Management.
• Help prepare materials including product proposals, pricing changes, board materials, and external presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Tech-minded

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

About IEX:

IEX is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.

About the Role:

IEX is looking for a curious, analytical intern to support our Options Business Team's product strategy efforts. This role spans the commercial, technical, and operational work required to design, prioritize, and launch products used by IEX's clients to trade US Options. The ideal candidate is excited by technology and financial markets, enjoys getting into the details, can pitch effectively / explain problems clearly, and is eager to learn how products go from ideas to revenue sources in a complex, high-performance environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Options Business Team with research, analysis, and documentation for product initiatives and commercial decisions
• Help gather and organize requirements from internal stakeholders and external conversations with industry participants
• Analyze product performance and market opportunities to develop theses on where the business goes next
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Core Development, QA, Product Management, and Project Management
• Help prepare materials including product proposals, pricing changes, board materials, and external presentations

Your Background:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's in computer science, engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field (technical background preferred)
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Interest in technology, electronic trading, market structure, or financial products
• Comfortable learning new concepts quickly and working through detailed, sometimes ambiguous problems
• Curious about the "why" behind user needs, product decisions, and technical design
• Intellectually curious and detail-oriented - a natural generalist who willing to go deep when it's required

Nice to Haves:

• Coursework, projects, or personal interest in product management, financial markets, or trading systems
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or Tableau
• Exposure to Agile development, software development lifecycles, and technical documentation
• Experienced and comfortable presenting ideas to large groups with varying levels of technical expertise / familiarity in the subject material

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting annual base pay is $45.00 / hour for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for bonus and equity.

Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers’ rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.

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