Quantitative Trading Intern
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Job Description
About Belvedere Trading
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. They specialize in providing liquidity to the market through market-making activities across various asset classes including commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options.
The company prioritizes technology and continuously invests in developing its own proprietary trading models and software systems. Their commitment to innovation drives them to constantly re-engineer, optimize, and maintain their systems to stay ahead of the industry.
Belvedere’s success stems from their high-performance proprietary trading and development, fueled by a team driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for pushing the boundaries of the trading industry.
Quantitative Trading Internship
This internship provides a hands-on experience for highly motivated quantitative problem solvers with a passion for financial markets.
Responsibilities:
• Daily trading activities: Assist with analyzing daily trades and recapping significant trends.
• Rotations: Rotate between product groups to gain a broad understanding of the market and Belvedere’s trading strategies.
• Desk strategy: Engage in daily collaborative strategy adjustments with the team to adapt to market dynamics.
• Research: Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind core market making operations.
• Data Analysis: Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights that bolster trading strategies.
• Training: Benefit from the industry-leading Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program, complemented by ongoing practical training covering foundational knowledge to advanced proprietary concepts.
Key Qualities of Ideal Candidates:
• Communication: Confident and concise communication, especially under pressure.
• Analytical: Quantitative thinking, strong data analysis skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team Player: Demonstrated success in working collaboratively in team-based environments.
• Curious: Eager to learn and ask questions, with a desire to get involved.
• Core development skills: Training or demonstrated ability to learn programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python.
• Financial market knowledge: A plus but not a prerequisite.
Internship details:
• Location: Chicago, IL (in-person)
• Duration: Summer 2025
• Eligibility: Graduation date of December 2025 or later.
Compensation:
• The description doesn’t specify compensation details.
Important Note:
• Compliance: For certain roles, SIE and Series 57 licenses are required, and Belvedere will provide support for obtaining these certifications.
• Diversity: Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
About Belvedere Trading:
• The firm values Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse as its core values.
• They do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.
• They offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.
