Quantitative Trading Intern - Summer 2027 (DV Equities)

DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that provides liquidity to financial markets through its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies. The Quantitative Trading Intern will support DV Equities teams by building and backtesting trading models, analyzing high-frequency market data, monitoring trading processes, and collaborating with traders, researchers, and developers to refine systematic strategies.

What you'll do:

• Build, backtest, and refine quantitative trading models using historical market and orderbook data
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and alpha signals for systematic strategy development
• Monitor real-time trading positions and market conditions, assisting traders with risk management and parameter adjustments
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and software developers to implement strategy prototypes into the firm's low-latency execution infrastructure
• Oversee and improve daily trading processes as needed
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade positions and P&L attribution
• Identify new market opportunities through data-driven research
• Prepare clear reports and presentations summarizing research findings, trading performance, and recommendations

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or related), with an expected graduation by Summer 2027
• Strong interest in quantitative trading, systematic strategy development, and financial markets
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with probability, statistics, and time-series analysis
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with C++
• Prior exposure to financial markets, trading, or quantitative research (through internships, academic projects, or competitions)

Benefits:

• This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion)
• Trading interns ... are mentored by senior traders and quantitative researchers