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We employ algorithms to trade our own capital, 24/7, across some of the most data-rich venues in finance.\nFor the Summer of 2027, we're looking for a Quantitative Research Intern to join our option pricing team in Amsterdam.\nThe role\nThis is an 8-10 week summer internship at our Amsterdam office, giving you a unique opportunity to work on an end-to-end project with a real and direct business impact. You’ll work in a small team and get the chance to understand how a trading firm actually works from the inside.\n\nYou will:\nParticipate in a customized training program that will give you an understanding of financial markets in general, the company and the project.\n\nOwn a research project from design to deployment guided by experienced Quantitative Researchers.\n\nUnderstand how technology and research enable our trading, market data, and infrastructure systems\n\nCollaborate with fellow researchers and software engineers to bring your project to success\n\nLearn from the best, all while leveraging cutting-edge technology\n\nWhat we're looking for\nCurrently in your (pen)ultimate year and enrolled in, or planning to pursue, at least a Master’s degree in a quantitative field at a top European university.\n\nAvailable full-time in Amsterdam, for a duration of 8 - 10 weeks over the summer of 2027, starting on the 5th of July\n\nWorking knowledge of Python\n\nA critical mind that follows things until completion, high ownership, and clear communication in English\n\nWhat's in it for you?\nA summer internship in a relaxed and modern office in Amsterdam\n\nA dedicated mentor, a team of fellow interns and full-time quantitative researchers, an in-house training program, and exposure to how engineering, research, and trading actually work together\n\nThe opportunity to work at the forefront of automated trading, in an environment that embraces AI to both accelerate productivity and advance our systems and models\n\nThe opportunity to engage in various sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer, plus regular social events including weekly Friday drinks and other celebrations\n\nAccommodation in Amsterdam for the duration of the program, plus daily breakfast and warm lunch, with snacks and drinks provided throughout the day.\n\nThe opportunity to convert into a full-time role after graduation, based on performance\n\nOur culture\nAt our core, we are a team of passionate trading and tech enthusiasts committed to revolutionizing trading through automation. 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