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Virtu FinancialNew York City, NYInternship
2027 Internship - Quant Research (Undergrad)
Virtu offers a 10-week Quantitative Research Internship in New York, focusing on algorithmic trading research and real-world financial market problems. Interns receive ongoing training, mentorship, and work on impactful projects within a collaborative team environment.
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Program Details
- 10-week internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with some flexibility.
- Location: New York City, NY.
- Includes a company-curated global training week and ongoing summer training.
- Interns work on real quantitative problems with senior mentors.
- Social events and perks like onsite gym, barista, and meals provided.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Work with senior team members on trading strategies for market making.
- Apply quantitative analysis to large trading data sets.
- Develop and improve trading algorithms through research.
- Complete one to two projects from different mentors or groups.
- Collaborate and innovate within a flat organizational structure.
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Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Science, Math, Engineering, or quantitative field.
- Strong GPA with diverse and challenging coursework.
- Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in programming languages, especially C/C++ and Python (Pandas).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Application Process
- Initial resume screening followed by an online programming test via Hackerrank.
- Successful candidates will be contacted for next steps.
- Candidates must demonstrate technical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate technical and non-technical ideas effectively is essential.
- Seek guidance and learn new skills from peers during the internship.