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D. E. ShawNew York City, NY

Proprietary Trading Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

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Programme

Internship

Location

New York City, NY

Duration

10 weeks

About the role

Join D. E. Shaw as a Proprietary Trading Intern in New York for a 10-week summer program. Gain hands-on experience in trading, market analysis, and risk management within a collaborative environment.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Participate in general trading activities and monitor market positions.
  • Analyze market events using various technological platforms.
  • Make qualitative decisions based on market data analysis.

Candidate Profile

  • Curious problem solvers with creative thinking and unique insights.
  • Experience in coding, trading competitions, hackathons, or STEM research.
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize information and support arguments with data.
  • Open to all fields of study; no prior finance experience required.
  • Typically students approaching their final year of full-time study.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Monthly base salary of $25,000 plus overtime pay.
  • Sign-on bonus of $10,000 and travel coverage to/from internship.
  • Choice of furnished summer housing or $10,000 housing allowance.
  • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and $4,000 for personal technology equipment.

Program Details

  • Duration: 10 weeks, June to August 2027.
  • Location: New York City, NY.