Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern - Summer 2027
DV Trading•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern with a strong background in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or a related field to support our derivatives trading desk. This internship offers hands-on exposure to futures and options markets, quantitative modeling, and real-time trading operations. The intern will work closely with traders and quantitative researchers to analyze market data, evaluate trading strategies, and assist in risk management activities.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in: Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics (quantitative track)
- Strong understanding of derivatives (futures and options)
- Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and linear algebra
- Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib or similar) or R or C++
- Ability to work with large datasets
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of option pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, binomial trees)
- Familiarity with volatility modeling and Greeks
- Experience with time-series analysis or machine learning
- Exposure to financial markets and trading concepts
- Experience with SQL, R, or C++
- Familiarity with Bloomberg or other market data platforms
Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative analysis of futures and options markets across asset classes (equities, rates, FX, commodities)
- Assist in developing and backtesting trading strategies
- Analyze implied volatility, option Greeks, and volatility surfaces
- Monitor market movements, news, and macroeconomic indicators
- Support real-time trading decisions with data-driven insights
- Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools
- Perform statistical analysis of historical market data
- Assist with position monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk reporting
- Identify pricing anomalies and relative-value opportunities
- Document models, methodologies, and findings
Benefits
- Compensation rate: $18.75/hr
- Direct exposure to professional trading environments
- Mentorship from experienced traders and quantitative analysts
- Hands-on experience with real market data
- Understanding of risk management and portfolio construction
- Opportunity to contribute to live trading strategies
- Potential pathway to full-time roles
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