Quantitative Trader Internship Summer 2026
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New York, NY
$60,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 hours ago

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Overview

Susquehanna's trading internship provides a distinctive opportunity to learn about quantitative trading. Interns split their day between working on a trading desk and attending classroom sessions, gaining deep exposure to trading and quantitative decision-making.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and plan to begin full-time employment by August 2027. Applicants need exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills. General computer skills are required, with programming a plus. A demonstrated interest in strategic games or competitive activities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment are essential. Visa sponsorship is available.

What's in it for you

The culture is non-hierarchical and collaborative, offering continuous development. Benefits include:

  • Housing provided during the internship
  • Relaxed dress code (jeans, sneakers, shorts)
  • Food, beverages, and snacks available all day
  • Discounts for dining, entertainment, and travel
  • Social events like poker tournaments, dinners, and outings in New York City

Interns receive a $6,000 weekly base salary over the ten-week program, along with a signing bonus, housing, breakfast and lunch, and other perks. If you are a recruiting agency interested in partnering, please contact recruiting@sig.com. Note that resumes or referrals without a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.

Key skills/competency

  • quantitative analysis
  • logical reasoning
  • analytical skills
  • options theory
  • game theory
  • decision science
  • programming
  • STEM
  • trading
  • mentorship
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Technical Preparation

Study quantitative trading strategies and market analysis.
Practice game theory and decision science exercises.
Enhance programming skills, especially in Python.
Review options theory fundamentals and mathematical models.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork under pressure with examples.
Explain competitive experiences in academic projects.
Discuss problem-solving during stressful situations.
Share examples of mentoring and collaborative experiences.

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