Quantitative Trading Intern - Summer 2027 (DV Equities)

About Us

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a growing investment adviser.

Overview

As a Quantitative Trading Intern, you will work with our trading teams and learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business. You will build and maintain trading models, oversee and improve daily processes as needed, analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions, and identify new market opportunities. Trading interns work in a relatively flat organizational structure and are mentored by senior traders and other trading professionals on teams.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or a related field, and on track to graduate by Summer 2027 or Summer 2028
• Strong interest in trading and model development
• A high level of proficiency with Excel, C++, C#, R, Python, and VBA is preferred
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts