Security Benefit · 21 hours ago
Internship - Derivatives Analyst Summer 2026
New York, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21/hr - $26/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSecurity Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market, and they are seeking a Derivatives Analyst Summer Intern. The role involves collaborating with traders, analyzing derivatives portfolios, and conducting market research, providing valuable exposure to financial markets and potential career advancement.
CrowdfundingFinancial ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Collaborate with traders and quants to help develop derivatives trading strategies using quantitative and qualitative analysis
Support monitoring the risk and profitability of derivatives portfolios and performing P&L attribution analysis
Assist with conducting market research and analysis to identify trading opportunities
Assist with analyzing equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives and FX derivatives portfolios for better risk management
Prepare high quality presentations for distribution to senior management
Generate reports for dissemination to stakeholders within and outside the organization
Work with counterparties & middle office to resolve discrepancies related to trading activities
Work with the quant development team to enhance the trade execution process and risk management system
Strive for constant enhancement and automation of designated tasks
Stay up to date with market news and industry updates & publish market commentary as needed
Qualification
Required
Current, full-time students available to work full-time throughout the Summer of 2026 in our New York office on a hybrid schedule
A student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027
Hard working, resilient, competitive, and highly driven
Demonstrated interest in financial markets
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is required
Keen interest in learning about derivatives and an aptitude for mathematics for career growth
Preferred
Experience in creating high quality presentation slides is highly desirable
Relevant programming skills preferably in MATLAB and/or Python
Benefits
Hands-on Experience
Skill Development
Networking Opportunities
Resume Enhancement
Exploration of Career Paths
Personal and Professional Growth
Industry Insights
Holiday Pay
Company
Security Benefit
Security Benefit is a financial service provider company.
Founded in 1982
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.15B2025-09-26Debt Financing· $500M
2024-10-30Debt Financing· $650M
Leadership Team
Doug Wolff
CEO
Recent News
2025-09-19
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