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Virtu FinancialDublinInternship

2027 Internship - Quantitative Trading

Virtu's 10-week Quantitative Trading Internship in Dublin offers hands-on experience solving real trading problems with senior traders. Interns work on diverse projects across multiple trading desks, gaining exposure to algorithmic trading strategies and market making.

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Program Details

  • Location: Dublin, Ireland (onsite)
  • Duration: 10 weeks, from 2027-06-21 to 2027-08-27
  • Ongoing training throughout the summer
  • Projects involve real trading problems with senior mentorship
  • Perks include daily catered lunches, gym, games room, social events, laundry service
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Role Responsibilities

  • Design, operate, and improve high-performance algorithmic trading strategies
  • Transform large data sets into usable trading models
  • Collaborate with quants and software engineers to enhance trading strategies
  • Become expert in Virtu's trading technology and market interaction
  • Apply quantitative analysis to improve trading algorithms
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Candidate Requirements

  • Excellent academic background in any subject
  • Outstanding quantitative problem-solving and math skills
  • Some programming experience required (Python, SQL, Java, C++ a plus)
  • Self-starter who identifies issues and creates solutions independently
  • Highly motivated, tenacious, able to work independently and in teams
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Application Process

  • Initial resume screening
  • Online programming test via Hackerrank
  • Successful candidates contacted for next steps