Financial Services, Proprietary Trading, FinTech, High-Frequency Trading

Quantitative Trading Intern - Summer 2027 (DV Equities)

New YorkOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Python
Quantitative Trading
Systematic Strategy Development
Financial Markets
Probability
Statistics
Time-Series Analysis
Data Analysis
Excel
Model Backtesting

Nice to have

C++
Market Data
Orderbook Data
P&L Attribution
Risk Management

Role summary

DV Group, a financial services firm with over 600 employees, is seeking Quantitative Trading Interns for Summer 2027. Interns will work with DV Equities trading teams, gaining exposure to proprietary methodologies and systems. Responsibilities include building and backtesting quantitative trading models, analyzing market data for predictive signals, and collaborating with traders and researchers. Interns will also monitor trading processes, resolve P&L discrepancies, and conduct data-driven research for new market opportunities. The role offers mentorship from senior traders and quantitative researchers in a flat organizational structure.

About Us:Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview:As a Quantitative Trading Intern, you will work with our DV Equities trading teams and gain exposure to our proprietary methodologies and trading systems. You will build and backtest quantitative trading models, analyze high-frequency market data to identify predictive signals, and collaborate with traders and researchers to refine systematic strategies. You will also monitor daily trading processes, analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions and P&L attribution, and identify new market opportunities through data-driven research.

Trading interns work in a relatively flat organizational structure and are mentored by senior traders and quantitative researchers.

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

Requirements:

Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or related), with an expected graduation by Summer 2027 or Summer 2028

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

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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