Trading Summer 2027 Internship

About the role

This 12-week London internship places students directly on Man Central Trading’s desk, exposing them to execution across equities, credit, futures and macro instruments. Interns will collaborate with discretionary and systematic investment teams, analyse trading data, and help develop AI and quantitative tools that improve trading decisions and execution.

Role and Exposure

• Work directly alongside traders and quantitative traders on the Central Trading desk.
• Gain exposure to discretionary and systematic trading across equities, credit, futures and other macro instruments.
• Develop understanding of market microstructure, execution and Man Group’s investment engines.
• Explore how artificial intelligence can improve trading decisions, execution processes and desk capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve AI and quantitative trading tools and workflows.
• Analyse market and proprietary trading data to identify potential execution improvements.
• Collaborate with systematic and discretionary investment teams across Man Group.
• Communicate research findings and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Penultimate-year university student on track for at least a 2:1 degree in STEM or a similarly quantitative subject.
• Strong background in mathematics, statistics and machine learning, with experience coding in Python.
• Ability to learn, iterate and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with multiple parties.
• Interest in financial markets, quantitative trading and market microstructure.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, including experience with or interest in LLM-based workflows; entrepreneurial team-player mindset.

Application Process

• Application window: 28 September–12 October.
• Online tests take place in October.
• Technical interviews take place during October and November.
• Assessment centre takes place during November and December at the London office.
• Successful internship performance does not guarantee a confirmed graduate programme place.