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About the Role

As a Quant Trading (QT) Intern, you will be challenged to learn and adapt in an exciting team environment and will play a substantial role in our day-to-day trading and quant-related activities. Your impact is immediate and meaningful. You will become a member of a team for the summer and play a vital role completing project work and/or identifying trading opportunities and communicating with software engineers, quants, traders, and risk managers throughout the trading day. As part of the Summer Associate cohort, you will learn and socialize alongside other QT Interns and Software Engineering (SE) Interns.

Responsibilities

Play a vital role completing project work and/or identifying trading opportunities.
Communicate with software engineers, quants, traders, and risk managers.
Participate in classroom learning experiences including Basics of Options, fundamentals of market making (Mock Trading), and quant framework.
Attend social activities and talks from business leaders.
Work in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Quant Trading Associate (QTA).
Get hands-on experience with trading and exposure to trading technology.
Have weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager.
Receive mentorship from members of the trading and/or quant teams.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. All majors and concentrations welcome.
Will graduate between December 2027-June 2028.
Demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, etc.).
Willing to relocate to London for the summer.
Can participate in the full duration of the 8-week program from mid-June to early August 2027.
No prior experience in finance is necessary.
Must submit one application per position.

Skills

Competitive drive
Highly motivated
Teamwork and collaboration
Desire to work with traders, quants, developers, and other experts
Problem-solving
Intellectual curiosity
Effective communication (written and verbal)
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
Basic programming skills or willingness to learn Python
Deep curiosity and hunger to learn about finance and trading

Location

London

Work Type

Internship
Full-time placement in London

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Benefits

Competitive pay
Housing stipend
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

About the Company

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making.
Collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology.
Provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide for over three decades.
Strives to be the most innovative firm in the industry while upholding ethical excellence.
Believes in making a positive impact on markets, employees' lives, and communities.
Industry leader founded in 1995.
Fast-growing, industry-leading global trading company.
Actively explores and applies emerging technologies — including AI — to enhance trading, engineering, and research workflows.
Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leaders.
Excellent support system for learning and development.

Equal Opportunity

CTC aims to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and where each person feels included, engaged, and empowered.
Committed to having a diverse workforce and is a proud equal opportunity employer.
Does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.