Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Join DV Securities as a Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern for Summer 2027. Gain hands-on experience in derivatives trading, quantitative analysis, and risk management within a dynamic trading desk environment in New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis of futures and options markets across multiple asset classes.
• Assist in developing and backtesting trading strategies.
• Analyze implied volatility, option Greeks, and volatility surfaces.
• Monitor market movements, news, and macroeconomic indicators.
• Support real-time trading decisions with data-driven insights.
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis of historical market data.
• Assist with position monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk reporting.
• Identify pricing anomalies and relative-value opportunities.
• Document models, methodologies, and findings.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of derivatives (futures and options).
• Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and linear algebra.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or C++ for data analysis.
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of option pricing models like Black-Scholes and binomial trees.
• Familiarity with volatility modeling and Greeks.
• Experience with time-series analysis or machine learning.
• Exposure to financial markets and trading concepts.
• Experience with SQL, R, or C++.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or other market data platforms.

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to professional trading environments.
• Mentorship from experienced traders and quantitative analysts.
• Hands-on experience with real market data.
• Understanding of risk management and portfolio construction.
• Opportunity to contribute to live trading strategies.
• Potential pathway to full-time roles.