Quantitative Research Internship - PhD: Summer 2027
About The Position
As a Quantitative Research Intern at Susquehanna, you will engage in projects mirroring the work of full-time employees. The program includes a comprehensive education component and mentorship from industry leaders, fostering foundational knowledge in quantitative finance. Interns will have the opportunity to develop alphas for an actual trading strategy. Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm driven by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. The firm's culture is intellectually stimulating and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to create and implement impactful strategies in a systematic trading environment. Susquehanna leverages machine learning and advanced quantitative research on extensive datasets to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies, combining deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and push boundaries.
Requirements
- PhDs (in penultimate or final year) in quantitative fields such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economics
- Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
- Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
- Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python
- Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
- Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with C++ (or another low-level language)
Responsibilities
- Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to predict market behavior and generate alphas
- Create strategies to execute on modelling ideas under simulated competition
- Backtest ideas using historical market data and revise strategies
- Explore all aspects of quant work and different areas of Susquehanna’s business
- Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from experienced professionals to accelerate your growth
- Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with multiple teams and get exposure to different groups and parts of the business
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
