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Virtu Financial · 6 hours ago

Internship - Quantitative Strategist (PhD)

positionNew York
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$5,300/wk - $5,800/wk
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Virtu is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace. The Quantitative Strategist Internship offers graduate students an opportunity to learn about the firm and the financial markets while working on real quantitative problems to enhance trading algorithms.

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Responsibilities

Work directly with senior members of the team on trading strategies used in Virtu's customer market making business
Apply quantitative analysis and research skills to discover patterns that can potentially improve trading algorithms
Complete one to two projects which could come from different mentors and groups

Qualification

PhD in quantitative fieldQuantitative analysisC/C++ programmingPython programmingData analysis toolsMathematical expressionProblem-solving skillsIntellectual curiosityMental flexibilityInterest in financial marketsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative field
History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
Strong programming skills (especially C/C++ and Python, Pandas)
Intellectually curious and self-motivated
Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
Strong drive for success within a collaborative team
Interest in financial markets

Benefits

Onsite Gym & workout classes
Onsite Barista
Weekly happy hours/social events
Breakfast & Lunch
Transportation

Company

Virtu Financial

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Virtu is the global leader in electronic market making.
dateFounded in 2008
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.virtu.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.1B
Key Investors
North Island
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.04B
2017-04-20Post Ipo Equity· $750M

Leadership Team

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Aaron Simons
Chief Executive Officer
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