Quantitative Trader Internship: Summer 2027

Trading Interview; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Casual dress code

Kitchens stocked

Job summary

Susquehanna invites driven interns to join its quantitative trading program, blending desk work with an intensive classroom curriculum. Interns work directly with experienced traders and mentors, gaining exposure to game theory and decision science in a real trading environment.

Applicants should be on track to earn a bachelor’s degree by 2028 and begin full-time employment thereafter. This internship emphasizes quantitative skills, fast-paced learning, and potential visa sponsorship for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on a trading desk alongside an experienced trader mentor.
• Education includes training in options theory and decision science.
• Leverage STEM background to apply quantitative skills to trading decisions.
• Gain deep exposure to trading to decide on a full-time career.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Programming basics

Strategic games interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Type Internship

Posted 4 months ago

The role

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

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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