Quantitative Trading Intern: Data, Markets & Mentorship

Drweng; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 212,500 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing near office

Mentorship program

Education program

Job summary

DRW invites a Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern to join a small team blending technology, research and risk management to identify trading strategies. You will work on real projects with senior traders, delivering insights and learning through a 10-week, hands-on program in Chicago, Greenwich and New York.

You will present results to senior leadership at the end of the internship. Housing and mentorship are provided, with a structured education program and city‑level social events to support

Qualifications

• Quantitative, analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior traders, technologists and researchers to develop and improve trading strategies on the trading desk.
• Research market data and apply analytical methods to identify signals for automated trading.
• Work on projects ranging from macroeconomic data curation to applying machine learning to market tick data.
• Take on responsibilities such as position tracking and risk analysis with guidance from mentors.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Python programming

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in mathematics, economics, physics, statistics, computer science or engineering

Graduation between December 2027 and June 2028

Job description

DRW invites a Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern to join a small team blending technology, research and risk management to identify trading strategies. You will work on real projects with senior traders, delivering insights and learning through a 10-week, hands-on program in Chicago, Greenwich and New York.

You will present results to senior leadership at the end of the internship. Housing and mentorship are provided, with a structured education program and city‑level social events to support