Old Mission Ignition - 2-Day Discovery Program for Women in Tech
About The Position
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement. Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth. About the Program Old Mission Ignition is an unpaid 2-day educational discovery series at our Chicago office for women interested in exploring careers at the intersection of technology and trading. This immersive experience will give you hands-on exposure to our quantitative trading environment and low-latency systems development. Dates: April 9 – 10, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL Over two days, you'll tour our trading floor, meet our developers and traders, participate in technical workshops, and gain insight into what it's like to build high-performance systems that power financial markets. This is a unique opportunity to explore whether a career in quantitative trading technology is right for you—no prior trading knowledge required.
Requirements
- Current 2027 or 2028 college graduates (graduating May/June 2027 or 2028)
- Pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative fields
- Interested in quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, or financial technology
- Passionate about low-latency systems, high-performance computing, or systems programming
- Curious about applying technical skills to solve real-world problems in fast-paced environments
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Coursework or project experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python
- Understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Familiarity with systems programming concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly in dynamic environments
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