Quantitative Trader Internship: Summer 2027

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided for duration of the internship

Fully stocked kitchens for meals

On-site Wellness Center

Discounts for dining and entertainment

Social events including poker tournaments

Access to a state-of-the-art fitness facility

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is offering a trading internship in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, designed for students with a STEM background. Interns will receive hands-on experience on a trading desk alongside seasoned traders and participate in education focused on options theory and decision science. The program aims to give interns deep exposure to trading, helping them determine if this career path is right for them. The firm boasts a casual environment, supportive culture, and numerous benefits including housing and wellness services.

Qualifications

• Intention to graduate and begin full-time employment by August 2028.
• Exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
• General computer skills required; programming skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on a trading desk with experienced traders.
• Receive education in options theory and decision science.
• Get industry-leading training dedicated to trader development.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Logical reasoning

Analytical skills

Computer programming skills

Interest in strategic games

Education

Minimum of a bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna’s trading internship provides a distinctive opportunity to learn about quantitative trading. Splitting their day between working on a trading desk and education in a classroom setting, interns receive the best preparation possible for careers in quant trading. During their time on the trading floor, interns will be fully embedded within a trading desk, working side by side with an experienced trader who will serve as a mentor. While in education, interns will receive industry-leading training in options theory and decision science from traders fully dedicated to trader development. Students with a STEM background can leverage their quantitative skills and learn how Susquehanna uses game theory, decision science, and cutting-edge technology to make trading decisions. The goal of the program is to provide interns with a deep exposure to trading, so they can decide if it is what they want to pursue full-time.

What We're Looking For

• Intention to graduate with a minimum of a bachelors degree and begin full time employment by August 2028
• Exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills
• General computer skills required; computer programming skills a plus
• Demonstrated interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and competitive environment
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position

What’s In It For You

• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
• Housing provided for duration of internship
• Relaxed dress code: jeans and sneakers are the norm, shorts all summer long
• Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
• A forty thousand square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events including a poker tournament, dinners, and sporting events in Philadelphia
• On-site Wellness Center
• On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance
• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives