Quantitative Research Internship - PhD: Summer 2027 SIG · · $8600 weekly New York, United State[...]

Tradermath; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 86 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Signing bonus

Housing

Breakfast & lunch

Other perks

Résumé du poste

Susquehanna is seeking a PhD-level Quantitative Research Intern to model the work of our full-time staff and participate in an intensive education program, mentored by leading professionals. You will build alphas on a live trading strategy and gain hands-on exposure to modelling, execution, evaluation, and collaboration.

Opportunities exist in our Philadelphia and New York offices; interns will receive a weekly base salary of 8,600 USD during the ten-week program, plus a signing bonus, housing,

Qualifications

• PhDs in quantitative fields such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economics.
• Analytical problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Clear communication in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Experience processing large datasets with Python; C++ is a plus.
• Thrive in a team-based, strategic setting.

Responsabilités

• Model market behavior and generate alphas.
• Backtest ideas using historical market data.
• Collaborate across teams to share insights and approaches.
• Participate in a comprehensive education program with mentorship.
• Develop and refine trading strategies across multiple domains.
• Explore various areas of Susquehanna’s business.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Self-motivated

Python programming

C++ programming

Quantitative finance interest

Formation

PhD in a quantitative field

Outils

Python

C++

Description du poste

Overview

As a Quantitative Research Intern atSusquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full-time employees. You will also go through a comprehensive education program and interact with mentors who are at the top of their field, allowing you to build foundational knowledge in quantitative finance. You will have the opportunity to build alphas on an actual trading strategy.

What you can expect

• Modelling: Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to predict market behavior and generate alphas
• Execution: Create strategies to execute on modelling ideas under simulated competition
• Evaluation: Backtest ideas using historical market data and revise strategies
• Breadth: Explore all aspects of quant work and different areas of Susquehanna’s business
• Education: Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from experienced professionals to accelerate your growth
• Collaboration: Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with multiple teams and get exposure to different groups and parts of the business

Susquehanna combines all of the above to provide the best quant internship program in the industry. Join us to see why so many previous quant interns decide to return for a full-time career.

What we’re looking for

• PhDs (in penultimate or final year) in quantitative fields such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economics
• Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
• Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus
• Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
• Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment

By applying to this role, you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship program. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

Opportunities as a quantitative research intern will be available in our Philadelphia and New York offices.

PhD quantitative research interns will receive a $8600 weekly base salary during the ten-week program. In addition, interns will receive a signing bonus, housing, breakfast and lunch, and other perks.

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 our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.