Tech Internship: AI, Data & Trading Systems in Finance

Verition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor group

Speaker series

Professional development events

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program pairing you with a technology team to tackle real, high‑impact work and gain a firm‑wide view of how a global multi‑strategy hedge fund operates.

You’ll work alongside portfolio managers, analysts, and seasoned professionals, collaborating on cross‑functional projects and presenting your work to senior leaders at program end.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, business, or another STEM related field.
• Proficiency in Python, or knowledge of other languages like C++ or Java.
• Proficiency with machine learning and AI applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, self‑motivation, strong work ethic, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to be collaborative and work effectively in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced, and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in hedge funds/financial services.

Responsibilities

• Paired to a technology team in which you’ll be exposed to all aspects of the business; data ingestion, high‑performance processing, modelling, portfolio and risk management, live execution and post‑trade analysis.
• Contribute to strategic projects that extend beyond your day‑to‑day team responsibilities.
• Compete in a trading simulation with the full intern class to build foundational markets knowledge.
• Present your work and ideas at various points throughout the program.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Machine Learning

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in CS / Applied Math / Statistics / Business or related STEM

Job description

Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program pairing you with a technology team to tackle real, high‑impact work and gain a firm‑wide view of how a global multi‑strategy hedge fund operates.

You’ll work alongside portfolio managers, analysts, and seasoned professionals, collaborating on cross‑functional projects and presenting your work to senior leaders at program end.