2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (Master or PhD)

Virtu is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace. Our cutting edge, proprietary technology is core to everything we do. We trade in over 35 countries, across 235 financial exchanges and over 25% of retail order flow in the US. is serviced by Virtu. Our team is a dedicated group of traders, quants and developers that are inspired by the unique and exciting challenges we solve every day. Our culture combines the creativity of a fast paced start up, with the stability of a disciplined financial services firm. We are a flat organization and encourage our people to innovate and lean on their teammates for support and collaboration. We have fun, work hard and strive to be virtuous in all we do.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or another quantitative field.
• History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
• Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and/or C/C++
• Experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or similar
• Experience with machine learning and/or deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) is desirable
• Familiarity with statistical modeling, optimization, or modern AI techniques is desirable
• Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
• Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
• Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
• Intellectually curious and self-motivated
• Ability to communicate within and across teams on both technical and non-technical subjects
• Ability to seek guidance, learn quickly, and adapt to new technologies
• Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
• Strong drive for success within a collaborative team
• Interest in financial markets is desirable

Apply on Virtu Financial's site