VF
Programme
Internship
Location
Dublin
Duration
10 weeks
About the role
Virtu offers a 10-week Quantitative Strategist Internship in Dublin, focusing on real-world quantitative research, algorithm development, and machine learning for trading. Interns receive mentorship, ongoing training, and work on impactful projects within a collaborative team environment.
Program Details
- 10-week internship from 2027-06-21 to 2027-08-27 with some flexibility
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Ongoing training throughout the summer
- Projects involve quantitative research, algorithm development, machine learning, and deep learning
- Mentorship from senior team members
- Perks include catered lunches, onsite gym, barista, laundry, breakfast, and games room
Responsibilities
- Work on real quantitative and engineering problems in trading and market analysis
- Apply quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, or deep learning techniques
- Transform large data sets into robust trading models
- Collaborate with senior team members and peers
- Complete one or two projects with different mentors
- Gain exposure to market making and large complex datasets
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or related quantitative field
- Strong GPA with diverse and challenging coursework
- Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Python and/or C/C++ programming
- Experience with data analysis libraries like Pandas or NumPy
- Desirable: experience with ML/DL frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and statistical modeling
Skills and Attributes
- Great communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to solve technical and quantitative problems under pressure
- Express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
- Intellectually curious and self-motivated
- Adapt quickly to new technologies and seek guidance
- High tolerance for ambiguity and strong drive for success
Application Process
- Initial resume screening
- Online programming test via HackerRank
- Successful candidates contacted for next steps