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Virtu Financial · 20 hours ago

Internship - Quantitative Strategist (PhD)

New York

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$5,300/wk - $5,800/wk

Start 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

Virtu is the global leader in electronic market making.

Founded in 2008

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

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

Aaron Simons

Chief Executive Officer

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