Virtu Financial
Posted 73 days agoVerified live 1d ago
2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (PhD)
Brief overview
New York, NYIn-person
PhDOr in progress
$5k–$6k/wkStated range
Quantitative analysisMathematicsC++ programmingPython programmingPandas libraryAlgorithmic techniquesData analysisFinancial markets
Job description
Summary
Virtu Financial is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates in the global financial marketplace. The Quantitative Researcher Internship offers graduate students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the firm and improve trading algorithms through quantitative analysis and research.
Responsibilities
- Interns will work directly with senior members of the team on our trading strategies used in Virtu's market making business
- Interns in this track will apply their quantitative analysis and research skills to discover patterns that can potentially improve our trading algorithms
- Through these projects, interns will learn to apply basic data analysis tools to large trading data sets and be pushed to think out of the box for trading ideas
- Each intern will complete one to two projects which could come from different mentors and groups
Skills
- Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative field
- History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
- Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
- Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
- Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
- Strong programming skills (especially C/C++ and Python, Pandas)
- Intellectually curious and self-motivated
- Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
- Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
- Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
- Strong drive for success within a collaborative team
- Interest in financial markets
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative field
- History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
- Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
- Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
- Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
- Strong programming skills (especially C/C++ and Python, Pandas)
- Intellectually curious and self-motivated
- Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
- Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
- Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
- Strong drive for success within a collaborative team
- Interest in financial markets
Benefits
- Perks (varies by location): Onsite Gym & workout classes, Onsite Barista, weekly happy hours/social events, Breakfast & Lunch, Transportation
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