2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (PhD)
Virtu FinancialAbout the Role
Virtu's Quantitative Researcher Internship offers graduate students an opportunity to learn about the firm and the world's financial markets, with a company-curated global training week, real quantitative problems to solve throughout the program, and engaging social events.
Quantitative Researchers are an integral part of the algorithmic research team, working to improve Virtu's trading algorithms through transforming large data sets into usable trading models.
Interns will work directly with senior members of the team on trading strategies used in Virtu's market making business, applying quantitative analysis and research skills to discover patterns that can potentially improve trading algorithms.
- Apply basic data analysis tools to large trading data sets and think out of the box for trading ideas.
- Complete one to two projects, which could come from different mentors and groups.
- Work with several senior mentors throughout the summer program.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with senior members of the team on trading strategies used in Virtu's market making business
- Apply quantitative analysis and research skills to discover patterns that can potentially improve trading algorithms
- Apply basic data analysis tools to large trading data sets
- Improve Virtu's trading algorithms through transforming large data sets into usable trading models
- Complete one to two projects which could come from different mentors and groups
Requirements
- Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative field
- History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
- Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
- Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
- Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
- Strong programming skills (especially C/C++ and Python, Pandas)
- Intellectually curious and self-motivated
- Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
- Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
- Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
- Strong drive for success within a collaborative team
- Interest in financial markets
What You'll Get
- $5,000–$5,800/wk base salary
- Onsite Gym & workout classes
- Onsite Barista
- Weekly happy hours/social events
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transportation
- Ongoing training throughout the summer and a training week held in New York or Austin
- Several senior mentors throughout the summer program