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Quantitative Trading Summer Intern
About the Role
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders provide liquidity to the market through market-making activities across various commodities, interest rates, ETFs, and equity index options. Our success stems from high-performance proprietary trading and development, driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for performance.
Quantitative Trading Interns at Belvedere Trading are highly motivated quantitative problem solvers with a passion for financial markets. They participate in a hands-on rotation between trading desks, collaborating with Developers and Strategists to improve trading systems. Interns engage in technology immersion, learning best practices in software development and focusing on projects related to trading logic, electronic trading strategies, and quantitative research.
What Our Quantitative Trading Interns Do
- Daily Trading Activities: Assist with analyzing daily trades and recapping significant trends
- Rotations: Rotate between product groups to gain a broad understanding of the market and Belvedere’s trading strategies
- Desk Strategy: Engage in daily collaborative strategy adjustments with your team to adapt to market dynamics
- Research: Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind core market-making operations
- Data Analysis: Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights that bolster trading strategies
- Training: Benefit from our industry-leading BTU program, complemented by ongoing practical training within our trading operations, covering foundational knowledge to advanced proprietary concepts
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Key Qualities in Great Candidates
- Communication: Confident and concise speakers, especially under pressure
- Analytical: Quantitative thinkers and master problem-solvers with strong data analysis skills
- Team Player: Success in team-based environments is essential
- Curious: Eager to learn and ask questions
- AI Fluency: Effective use of AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining independent judgement and critical thinking
- Core Development Skills: Training or demonstrated ability to learn programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python
- Knowledge of the Financial Markets: A plus but not a prerequisite
- Regular Attendance: Essential for this position
- Location: Ability to live in Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2027
- Graduation Date: December 2027 or later
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Compensation
- Salary: $140,000 – $140,000 a year
- Bonuses: Certain positions eligible for discretionary bonuses
- Benefits: Access to a variety of benefits available on our website
Core Values
Our award-winning culture is rooted in our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse.
Compliance
For trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading provides comprehensive study materials and dedicated time during onboarding to ensure certification success.
Our Stance
Belvedere Trading is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a non-discriminatory employment environment. We encourage diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees.
Application
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
Work Schedule
- Regular and reliable attendance during business hours
- Ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion
- Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time
- Amount of Travel Required: None
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