BC
BlackEdge CapitalChicago, IL

Quantitative Trader Intern

Apply

Programme

Internship

Location

Chicago, IL

About the role

Join BlackEdge as a Quantitative Trader Intern to learn option pricing, market making, and trading system operations. Apply your STEM skills in a dynamic fintech firm focused on treasury options market making.

Role Overview

  • Learn option pricing theory and market making dynamics.
  • Understand trading system operations.
  • Deliver a project using internal data and tools to improve trading activities.

Responsibilities

  • Build expertise in option pricing and trading strategy optimization.
  • Participate in mock trading and training sessions.
  • Manage special projects and develop trading tools to enhance operations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Graduating in 2028 with a STEM bachelor's degree.
  • Strong quantitative skills and logical reasoning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Company Culture

  • Pursue excellence in trading and market making.
  • Relentless focus on incremental improvement.
  • Ownership and pride in work; accountability is key.