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Virtu FinancialAustin, TXInternship
Internship - Quantitative Trading
Virtu's 10-week Quantitative Trading Internship offers hands-on experience solving real trading problems across various desks. Interns receive ongoing training, mentorship, and exposure to high-performance algorithmic trading strategies in a collaborative environment.
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Program Details
- 10-week internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with some flexibility.
- Locations: Austin, Chicago, New York.
- Ongoing training throughout summer with a dedicated training week in New York or Austin.
- Interns work on real trading problems with senior mentors.
- Perks include onsite gym, barista, social events, meals, and transportation (varies by location).
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Role Responsibilities
- Design, operate, and improve high-performance algorithmic trading strategies.
- Collaborate with quants and software engineers to enhance trading strategies.
- Become expert in Virtu's trading technology and market interaction.
- Work on projects from various trading desks like FX, Fixed Income, Options, ETFs, Energy.
- Solve trading problems as they occur in the markets.
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Candidate Requirements
- Rising juniors or students ready for full-time employment Dec 2027 - June 2028.
- Strong academic background in hard sciences (physics, chemistry, engineering, math, statistics).
- Outstanding quantitative problem-solving and mathematical skills.
- Some programming experience required; Python, SQL, Java, or C++ are pluses.
- Self-starter who identifies issues and creates solutions independently.
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Application Process
- Initial resume screening followed by an online test via HackerRank.
- Successful candidates contacted for next steps.