Quantitative Trading Intern - Summer 2027
At Belvedere Trading, Quantitative Trading Interns are some of the industry’s highly motivated most quantitative problem solvers. They have a love for financial markets and enjoy working in teams to learn about various trading concepts. Our Quantitative Trading Interns participate in a hands-on rotation between Belvedere’s trading desks and collaborate with Developers and Strategists in research to improve our trading systems. Our Interns are at the forefront of technology immersion as they learn best practices in software development and focus on projects related to trading logic development, electronic trading strategies, and quantitative research. If you love technology and financial markets, then this position might be for you.
Don’t know a lot about trading? No sweat. Learn as much as you can in the meantime (check out our FAQ page for some resources to get you started) but know our Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.
What our Quantitative Trading Interns do
Daily trading activities - Assist with analyzing daily trades and recapping significant trends
Rotations - Rotate between product groups to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the market and Belvedere’s trading strategies
Desk strategy - Engage in daily collaborative strategy adjustments with your team to adapt to market dynamics
Research - Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind our core market making operations
Data Analysis - Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights that bolster our trading strategies
Training - Benefit from our industry-leading BTU program, complemented by ongoing practical training within our trading operations, covering a spectrum from foundational knowledge to advanced proprietary concepts.
Key qualities in great candidates
Curious - We'll teach you everything you need to know, but we love working with people who ask questions and are eager to get involved
Communication - We need people who can speak confidently and concisely especially when the stakes are high
Analytical - We’re looking for quantitative thinkers and master problem-solvers with strong data analysis skills
Team Player - Trading and development are not isolated activities at Belvedere, so great candidates will have demonstrated success in working in team-based environments
AI Fluency - Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgement and critical thinking
Core development skills - You will need some training or a demonstrated ability to learn programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python
Knowledge of the financial markets and trading industry isn’t required, but it is a plus!
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Ability to live in Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2027
Graduation date of December 2027/Spring 2028