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We have built a thoughtful and challenging curriculum that introduces students to all aspects of Virtu's business through a company-curated global training week, real world trading problems to solve and engaging social events to get to know our team and culture. \nLocation: Austin, Chicago, New York\n Dates: 10 week program, starting June 7th 2027 - August 13th, 2027 (with flexibility if needed)\nTraining: Ongoing training throughout the summer and a training week held in New York or Austin\nProjects: Real problems to solve throughout the program. Interns will work from a list of projects and have several senior mentors throughout the program.\n Perks (varies by location): Onsite Gym & workout classes, Onsite Barista, weekly happy hours/social events, Breakfast & Lunch, Transportation\nOur Quantitative Traders are responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of high-performance algorithmic trading strategies deployed on electronic trading venues around the world. 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