Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship – Master's: Summer 2027

Susquehanna International Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 348,257 - 434,343; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals included

Signing bonus

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in New York is offering a Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship for master’s students. Interns will work on real projects, engaging in extensive modelling, strategy execution, and evaluation while collaborating across teams.

This internship consists of a comprehensive education program, mentorship from industry leaders, and exposure to quantitative finance. The role includes a competitive weekly salary of $8600 for the 10-week program, along with additional perks. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about quantitative analysis.

Qualifications

• Masters (in penultimate or final year) in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.
• Excellent logical reasoning and passion for data-driven decision making.
• Clear communicators thriving in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply probability theory and statistical analysis to predict market behavior.
• Create strategies to execute on modelling ideas.
• Backtest ideas using historical market data.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Python programming

C++ programming

Statistical analysis

Machine learning techniques

Logical reasoning

Education

Masters in quantitative fields

Job description

Overview

As a Quantitative Systematic Trading Intern at Susquehanna, 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

What We're Looking For

• Masters (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 Research Internship program. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

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

Master’s quantitative systematic trading 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.

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