Quantitative Trader - 2027 Micro-Internship Program (January Start)

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Fully stocked kitchen, free breakfast

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Old Mission is seeking quant trading interns for a focused education program in Chicago, New York, and London. The internship runs January 4–22, 2027, and involves exploring trading strategies, mock trading, and quantitative research with related software development.

The program emphasizes collaboration, formal education, and on-the-job exposure to financial markets, with housing and competitive compensation provided.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background with probability and statistics knowledge.
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (CS, engineering or hard sciences).
• Graduating December 2027 or May 2028.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Ability to work in a team under pressure and maintain ethics.
• Strong desire to learn and understand how things work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and rapid adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Explore new trading strategies and engage in mock trading.
• Participate in quantitative research and related software development.
• Join the firm education program to learn about trading and financial markets.

Skills

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in quantitative field

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Responsibilities

Our quant trading interns will explore new trading strategies, engage in mock trading, take part in quantitative research, and develop related software. Our interns will participate in the firm’s education program, getting a chance to learn about all aspects of trading and financial markets both formally (in classes) and on-the-job. The internship program will start on January 4th, 2027, and conclude on January 22nd, 2027.

Required Skills

• A strong quantitative background and familiarity with probability and statistics
• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences
• Graduating in December 2027 or May 2028
• Familiarity with Python
• The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
• Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards
• A strong desire for knowledge and to understand how things work
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits And Perks

• Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fast-paced office environment
• Fully stocked kitchen, free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Housing provided
• Competitive compensation

Base Salary

• $2,500 per week

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.