Quantitative Trading Summer Intern

Job Description

About the Company (GTS)

GTS is a collection of financial services companies that operate across a wide array of asset classes and investment approaches. Their operations are powered by a combination of market expertise and innovative, proprietary technology. GTS has its roots as a quantitative trading firm and continually builds for the future by leveraging the latest in artificial intelligence systems and sophisticated pricing models. This approach allows them to bring consistency, efficiency, and transparency to today’s financial markets.

GTS Securities, one of GTS’s electronic market makers, plays a significant role in the U.S. financial landscape, accounting for 3-5% of daily cash equities volume. It is also a leading Designated Market Maker (DMM) at the New York Stock Exchange, responsible for nearly $13 trillion of market capitalization.

GTS prides itself on employing leading talent in the industry and strives to ensure its employees enjoy a high quality-of-life. They foster an environment that encourages learning from experienced professionals and offers a supportive work culture with benefits like daily free lunch, a fully stocked pantry, and a casual dress code.

Job Description: 2026 Summer Intern – Quantitative Trading

This is an internship opportunity for the 2026 summer within the trading group at GTS. The program is specifically designed for individuals interested in the quantitative trading space.

Overview of the Role:

Interns will work on a diverse range of quantitative projects that directly support production trading strategies. Key project areas include:
• Building analytics tools to assist traders in making real-time trading decisions.
• Analyzing historical trade data to extract insights that inform and refine trading strategies.
• Designing and testing quantitative models for the development of new trading strategies.

Interns will work directly with senior traders throughout the program, having a strong influence on the direction of their projects. This hands-on experience will provide valuable insight into the operations of a trading desk and how traders evaluate trading opportunities. Interns will see their work directly impact the group’s activities and contribute to revenue. The program is positioned as excellent preparation for those seeking graduate positions in quant trading.

Responsibilities:

• Work on interesting quantitative projects to support production trading strategies.
• Learn how to identify, evaluate, and monetize trading opportunities.
• Gain exposure to industry-leading trading systems and tactics.
• Work closely with traders to implement the results of your research and analysis.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a high achiever with a strong quantitative background.
• Education: B.S./M.S. from a leading university in a quantitative discipline such as math, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or economics.
• Graduation Year: Class of 2027 or December 2026.
• GPA: Over 3.6/4.0.
• Quantitative Skills: Deep understanding and ability in mathematics and statistics.
• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills in Python and eagerness to improve.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to express complex concepts in simple terms.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Interests: Demonstrated interest in strategic and competitive games.
• Finance Background: A background in finance is not strictly necessary; quantitative skills are prioritized, with the promise to teach the necessary financial knowledge.

What GTS Offers:

• Mentorship: The chance to learn from experienced senior traders at the top of their field, with specific mentorship in decision science, game theory, and trading strategy development.
• Career Progression: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to return to join GTS’s Quantitative Trader graduate program.
• In-Office Perks:
• Free lunch daily.
• Access to a fully stocked pantry (when working in the office).
• Casual dress code (when working in the office).
• Compensation: The weekly salary range for this role is $1,400 to $2,200. This weekly salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

GTS is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and does not discriminate on the basis of disability.