Quantitative Research Internship - PhD

Overview

As a Quantitative Research Intern at Susquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full-time employees. You will learn with mentors who are at the top of their field, allowing you to build foundational knowledge in quantitative finance.

What You’ll Do

Over the 10-week program, you’ll apply probability, statistics and mathematical creativity to several impactful trading projectsCollaborate with researchers, traders, and technologists to help transform our quantitative modeling into trading opportunities and strategies

What We're Looking For

Students in the penultimate year of their PhD program studying in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economicsExceptional mathematical problem-solving skillsSolid communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understoodStrong, practical computing skills; a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliablyExperience working on in-depth research projectsVisa sponsorship is available for this position

By applying to this role, you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship program. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

What We Offer

Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and have an impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous developmentFully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunchRegular social, sporting, and community events.Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required.Explore our benefits and culture link

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

Equal Opportunity statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you have any questions, please contact sydneycampus@sig.com.

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