Operations Intern

Job Description

Operations Internship: Summer 2027 | Susquehanna International Group

The Tone:
This is an internship at Susquehanna International Group, likely located in Bala-Cynwyd, PA, given references to Philadelphia and on-site facilities. Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm that applies scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation to design and deploy impactful strategies within a systematic trading environment. The operations team is crucial for managing the infrastructure that enables millions of daily trades to proceed with speed and accuracy, ensuring the firm’s trading operations are efficient and robust. Interns will contribute to analytical projects that address core business challenges and impact various areas of the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Bala-Cynwyd, PA

• Team: Works closely with trading desks and other support teams.
• Mission: This role solves challenges related to aggregating and analyzing trading data, correcting trade breaks, and improving the efficiency of the trade lifecycle.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Python, HTML, VBA, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Aggregate and analyze trading data to inform future business decisions and identify actionable insights.
• Mitigate Risk: Identify and correct trade breaks to prevent the firm from financial risk exposure.
• Optimize: Improve the efficiency of the trade lifecycle through continuous process enhancements.
• Collaborate: Work closely with trading desks and other internal teams that support the firm’s trading businesses.
• Project Work: Engage in analytical projects such as trading and profit + loss analytics, automation of operational processes, and research of new business opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Math, Computer Science, or a related major, with the intention to graduate within one year of the internship program.
• Experience: A demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on analytical projects; no specific years of experience are required.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the business.
• Bonus: Advanced knowledge of Excel, experience with Python, HTML, VBA, or SQL, a passion for financial markets, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to innovation.