Belvedere Trading, LLC · 5 months ago
Quantitative Trading Intern - Summer 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$140K/yr - $140K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerBelvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, focusing on providing liquidity to the market through market-making activities. They are seeking Quantitative Trading Interns who will rotate between trading desks and collaborate with developers and strategists to improve trading systems while participating in quantitative research and data analysis.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Daily trading activities – Assist with analyzing daily trades and recapping significant trends
Rotations – Rotate between product groups to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the market and Belvedere’s trading strategies
Desk strategy – Engage in daily collaborative strategy adjustments with your team to adapt to market dynamics
Research – Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind our core market making operations
Data Analysis – Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights that bolster our trading strategies
Training – Benefit from our industry-leading BTU program, complemented by ongoing practical training within our trading operations, covering a spectrum from foundational knowledge to advanced proprietary concepts
Qualification
Required
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Ability to live in Chicago or Boulder and attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2026
Graduation date of December 2026 or later
Core development skills – You will need some training or a demonstrated ability to learn programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python
Communication – We need people who can speak confidently and concisely, especially when the stakes are high
Analytical – We're looking for quantitative thinkers and master problem-solvers with strong data analysis skills
Team Player – Trading and development are not isolated activities at Belvedere, so great candidates will have demonstrated success in working in team-based environments
Curious – We'll teach you everything you need to know, but we love working with people who ask questions and are eager to get involved
Compliance – For our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications
Preferred
Knowledge of the financial markets and trading industry is a plus but not a prerequisite
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Variety of benefits
Company
Belvedere Trading, LLC
Belvedere Trading is a financial services company specializing in equity index and commodity derivative services.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Hutchinson
President, CEO, and Head Coach
Yezdaan Baber
CEO
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