Quantitative Trading Intern — Fast-Paced, High-Impact

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 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.