2027 Summer Internship - Technical

Virtu Financial is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace.

Our unique culture combines the creativity of a fast-paced start-up with the stability of a disciplined financial services firm. We have fun, work hard, and strive to be virtuous in all we do.

Virtu Execution Services (VES) comprises the firm’s client-facing business, encompassing brokerage, analytics, and workflow technology. The increased technical roles under VES include algo development, technology support, and analytics.

Opportunities Within VES Technical Teams

• Become a multi-faceted financial services professional, joining a global team engaging with a wide range of vendors and institutional and retail clients.
• Receive an in-depth education on global financial markets and apply knowledge across a spectrum of Virtu’s products and services—combining technology with business needs.
• Work alongside a select technical team to solve client queries and improve products.
• Contribute to day-to-day tasks such as automating workflows, investigating execution-based questions, and researching/building key processes.

Location and Programme Details

• Location: London, United Kingdom (onsite) for openings in London and Dublin.
• Dates: 10-week programme, starting 21 June 2027 and ending 27 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Entering the final year of school, or students expected to be ready for full-time employment between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Excellent academic background (all subjects welcome).
• Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Some programming experience required (Python, SQL, Java, or C++ are a plus).
• Ability to identify issues and create solutions without rigid direction or fanfare.
• Highly motivated and tenacious, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team.
• Team player with an authentic, genuine approach and commitment to collective goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build new interpersonal relationships.

Why Virtu

• Work in an organizationally flat structure with an entrepreneurial environment.
• Be part of a single team committed to excellence, passionate about continually learning, improving, and raising the bar.
• Join a firm committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for individuals from all backgrounds.
• Work in a community that values hard work and work-life balance, with comprehensive benefits.
• Enjoy an open environment to explore and implement new ideas, and take ownership of team initiatives from the start.

The Process

After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be emailed via HackerRank. After review, we will reach out to arrange next steps.

Closing Date

11 December 2026