Quantitative Trading Intern: Build & Backtest Models

dvtrading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading is seeking a Quantitative Trading Intern to work with our equities trading teams, building and backtesting models, and analyzing high-frequency market data. You will collaborate with traders and researchers to refine systematic strategies and monitor daily trading processes.

You will gain exposure to proprietary methodologies and trading systems, and your work will contribute to identifying new market opportunities through data-driven research in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or related), with an expected graduation by Summer 2027
• Strong interest in quantitative trading, systematic strategy development, and financial markets
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with C++ is highly preferred
• Familiarity with probability, statistics, and time-series analysis
• Prior exposure to financial markets, trading, or quantitative research (through internships, academic projects, or competitions) is highly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Build, backtest, and refine quantitative trading models using historical market and orderbook data
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and alpha signals for systematic strategy development
• Monitor real-time trading positions and market conditions, assisting traders with risk management and parameter adjustments
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and software developers to implement strategy prototypes into the firm's low-latency execution infrastructure
• Oversee and improve daily trading processes as needed
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions and P&L attribution
• Identify new market opportunities through data-driven research
• Prepare clear reports and presentations summarizing research findings, trading performance, and recommendations

Skills

Python

C++

Time-series analysis

Excel

Data analysis

SQL

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

DV Trading is seeking a Quantitative Trading Intern to work with our equities trading teams, building and backtesting models, and analyzing high-frequency market data. You will collaborate with traders and researchers to refine systematic strategies and monitor daily trading processes.

You will gain exposure to proprietary methodologies and trading systems, and your work will contribute to identifying new market opportunities through data-driven research in a fast-paced environment.