Quantitative Trading Intern - Winter Quarter 2027

Belvedere Trading•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders provide market liquidity through market-making activities across commodities, interest rates, ETFs, and equity index options. We invest in proprietary technology, building our systems from the ground up and continuously re-engineering, optimizing, and maintaining our trading models and software systems. Our success is fueled by our technology teams and innovative solutions. High-performance trading and development are our competitive advantage. We are driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking to innovate how we trade and shape the future of the trading industry. Quantitative Trading Interns at Belvedere are highly motivated, quantitative problem solvers with a passion for financial markets and teamwork. They participate in a hands-on rotation between trading desks and collaborate with Developers and Strategists on research to improve trading systems. Interns are immersed in technology, learning best practices in software development and focusing on projects related to trading logic, electronic trading strategies, and quantitative research. If you love technology and financial markets, this position is for you. While prior trading knowledge is not required, our Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will provide comprehensive training.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to learn programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python.
Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgment.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ability to live in Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during the winter quarter of 2027 (January - March).
Graduation date of December 2027/Spring 2028.
The SIE and Series 57 licenses are required for trading positions; Belvedere Trading will provide study materials and dedicated time for obtaining these certifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the financial markets and trading industry is a plus but not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

Assist with analyzing daily trades and recapping significant trends.
Rotate between product groups to gain a broad understanding of the market and trading strategies.
Engage in daily collaborative strategy adjustments with your team to adapt to market dynamics.
Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind core market making operations.
Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights that bolster trading strategies.
Benefit from the industry-leading BTU program, complemented by ongoing practical training in trading operations, covering foundational to advanced proprietary concepts.