Proprietary Trading Intern

Traders at the D. E. Shaw group are at the core of our discretionary investment strategies, and we’re looking to train motivated and unique individuals to contribute to the team during this coming summer. Since our approach sits uniquely at the intersection of finance and technology, our traders employ a number of technological platforms to analyze market data and ultimately make qualitative decisions based off of this analysis. Ideal candidates will possess a high level of computer literacy, will excel at both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving, and will have an interest in financial markets (absolutely no previous finance experience is necessary, however). Preference will be given to candidates approaching their final year of full-time study, pursuing a bachelor’s or other advanced degree, though all are encouraged to apply. Among a diverse group of colleagues composed of published authors, entrepreneurs, opera singers, International Math and Physics Olympiad medalists, and many others, Trader Interns will take on complex challenges that are ever-changing and reach far beyond the world of finance.

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