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 rapidly 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. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.
Overview:
As a Quantitative Trading Intern, you will work with our DV Equities trading teams and gain exposure to our proprietary methodologies and trading systems.
What you'd do
Build, backtest, and refine quantitative trading models using historical market and orderbook data
Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and alpha signals for systematic strategy development
Monitor real-time trading positions and market conditions, assisting traders with risk management and parameter adjustments
Collaborate with quantitative researchers and software developers to implement strategy prototypes into the firm's low-latency execution infrastructure
Oversee and improve daily trading processes as needed
Analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions and P&L attribution
Identify new market opportunities through data-driven research
Prepare clear reports and presentations summarizing research findings, trading performance, and recommendations
What they want
Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or related), with an expected graduation by Summer 2027 or Summer 2028
Strong interest in quantitative trading, systematic strategy development, and financial markets
Strong proficiency in Python; experience with C++ is highly preferred
Familiarity with probability, statistics, and time-series analysis
Prior exposure to financial markets, trading, or quantitative research (through internships, academic projects, or competitions) is highly preferred
Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools
Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment