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Quantitative Research Intern - Summer 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Data
  • Philadelphia

Requirements

  • Students who will be in their 4th or 5th year of their PhD program during the summer of 2025 studying in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
  • Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
  • Strong, practical computing skills; a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
  • Experience working on in-depth research projects

Responsibilities

  • Applications of probability, statistics, and other mathematical tools to real-world problems in the financial markets
  • Warm, friendly, and supportive colleagues
  • A place where they feel comfortable asking many, many questions
  • An open environment that allows them to collaborate with multiple teams
  • A culture that values transparency and integrity
  • A place where they can envision long-term growth
  • SIG combines all of the above to provide the best quant internship program in the industry. Join us to see why so many previous quant interns decide to return for a full-time career.

FAQs

What is the position being offered for Summer 2025?**

The position being offered is a Quantitative Research Intern for Summer 2025. **Question: How can I apply for the Quantitative Research internship?** Answer: You can apply for the summer 2025 Quantitative Research internship by submitting your application through the provided platform. The company will reach out to you this summer when recruiting begins. **Question: What kind of work will I be doing as a Quantitative Research Intern?** Answer: As a Quantitative Research Intern at SIG, you will work on projects that model the work of full-time employees, gaining hands-on experience in quantitative finance. **Question: Will there be any training or educational components in the internship?** Answer: Yes, as part of the internship, you will go through a comprehensive education program designed to build your foundational knowledge in quantitative finance. **Question: Will I have the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals during the internship?** Answer: Yes, you will have the chance to interact with mentors who are at the top of their field, providing valuable guidance throughout your internship experience. **Question: What skills or knowledge should I have before applying for the internship?** Answer: While specific skills or knowledge are not mentioned, a background or interest in quantitative finance, mathematics, statistics, or related fields would be beneficial for this internship. **Question: Is this internship paid?** Answer: The job description does not specify whether the Quantitative Research internship is paid or unpaid. It’s best to inquire about compensation during the application or interview process. **Question: When will the recruiting process begin for the Summer 2025 internship?** Answer: The recruiting process for the Summer 2025 Quantitative Research internship will begin this summer, at which point applicants will be contacted.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded with a growth mindset and an analytical approach to decision making. As one of the largest proprietary trading firms in the world, we benefit the financial markets by providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. We bring together the brightest minds, the best technology, and the most expansive library of data in the industry to design and implement quantitative trading strategies that make us leaders in the financial markets. Beyond trading, SIG is active in global private equity, structured capital and institutional brokerage.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental

    You have a choice of medical plans, including a Health Savings Account plan.

  • Paid Vacation and Time Off

    We offer a generous vacation package so that you can enjoy paid time off away from the office. We observe the New York Stock Exchange holiday schedule, which generally includes nine paid holidays per year. We also offer paid maternity/paternity leave.

  • Gym + Fitness Classes*

    We have an on-site gym, on-site fitness classes, and wellness tools to help you track your personal health achievements.

  • On-site Wellness Center + Pharmacy*

    We support your everyday health with an on-site Wellness Center, and make it easy for you to drop off your prescription for same-day delivery to the office.

  • Discounts + Deals

    You can make the most of our great deals on movie tickets, event tickets, and discounts with some of the best restaurants in town.