Quant Trading Intern: Learn Markets, Build Trading Tech

Chicago Trading Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing in downtown Chicago

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites a Quant Trading Intern to join our team for an 8-week summer program in Chicago. You will engage in day-to-day trading and quant-related activities, completing projects and identifying trading opportunities while liaising with software engineers, quants, traders and risk managers.

As part of the Summer Associate cohort, you will learn through a structured curriculum, attend classes, and socialize with other interns, gaining hands-on experience in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Relocation to Chicago, IL for the summer.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Basic programming skills or willingness to learn Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trading and quant-related activities.
• Complete project work and identify trading opportunities.
• Communicate with software engineers, quants, traders, and risk managers.
• Participate in classroom learning experiences and team activities.

Skills

Quantitative abilities

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites a Quant Trading Intern to join our team for an 8-week summer program in Chicago. You will engage in day-to-day trading and quant-related activities, completing projects and identifying trading opportunities while liaising with software engineers, quants, traders and risk managers.

As part of the Summer Associate cohort, you will learn through a structured curriculum, attend classes, and socialize with other interns, gaining hands-on experience in a