2027 Internship - Quant Research (Undergrad)

About the role

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.

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.
• Transportation support available.

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.
• Learn about Virtu's market making business and algorithmic techniques.

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.
• Intellectually curious, self-motivated, and adaptable to ambiguity.

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.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and strong drive for success required.