TransMarket Group ยท 5 months ago
Algorithmic Trader Intern
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternTransMarket Group (TMG) is a global markets proprietary trading firm founded in 1980, known for using next-generation technology to manage risk and capture opportunities in financial markets. As an Algorithmic Trader Intern, you will work closely with traders to learn about automated trading, market microstructure, and quantitative modeling while developing programming skills in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Work with Junior and Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
Learn and master programming languages
Develop, code, maintain and support production-quality automated trading strategies
Engage in dynamic research projects and formalized internship educational program
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience such as but not limited to STEM or Finance with a graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027
Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics and Linear Algebra
Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python and/or Java preferred
Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL
Preferred
Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience
Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning
Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
Benefits
One of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry
More world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families
Company
TransMarket Group
Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico and Switzerland.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Doug Adams
CEO
Stan Bryl
CIO
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