Quant Trading Summer Intern, Chicago

Chicagotradingcampus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing for interns

Free meals & snacks

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites motivated students to join the 8-week Quant Trading Intern program in Chicago. You will contribute to day-to-day trading and quant initiatives, learning from quants, traders, and software engineers in a collaborative environment.

The internship emphasizes hands-on trading experience, mentorship, and a strong culture of teamwork. Housing is provided, with networking events and professional development throughout the summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong academic record.
• Willingness to relocate to Chicago, IL for the summer and participate for the full 8 weeks.
• Open to all majors; strong analytical and quantitative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Quant Trading Associate (QTA).
• Gain hands-on experience with trading and exposure to trading technology.
• Have weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager to track progress.
• Receive mentorship from trading and quant teams and collaborate across functions.
• Engage in teamwork and educational activities to grow professionally.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python basics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites motivated students to join the 8-week Quant Trading Intern program in Chicago. You will contribute to day-to-day trading and quant initiatives, learning from quants, traders, and software engineers in a collaborative environment.

The internship emphasizes hands-on trading experience, mentorship, and a strong culture of teamwork. Housing is provided, with networking events and professional development throughout the summer.