Quant Trading Internship - Summer 2027

The 8-week internship program gives you insight into our culture and an inward look into what our business is all about. You will participate in three classroom learning experiences including: a week-long Basics of Options class, a multi-week class on the fundamentals of market making (Mock Trading), and a multi-week class that introduces elements of our quant framework (Quant Curriculum). You will also attend planned social activities and talks from various business leaders to propel your professional growth, and build your network with CTC employees and fellow interns. You will:

• Work in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Quant Trading Associate (QTA)
• Get hands-on experience with trading and exposure to our trading technology
• Have weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager to ensure you are progressing and learning throughout the program
• Receive mentorship from members of our trading and/or quant teams
• Experience a culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration built through various educational and social activities

• You have a competitive drive and are a highly motivated individual that only gets stronger as part of a collaborative team
• You have a desire to work in tandem with traders, quants, developers, and other experts to further CTC’s goal of providing world class liquidity to financial markets
• You love solving complex problems
• You’re intellectually curious and like to challenge the status quo
• You can effectively communicate sophisticated ideas both written and verbally
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Basic programming skills or a willingness to learn Python
• No prior experience in finance is necessary, but a deep curiosity and hunger to learn about finance and trading is essential

• Be part of a fast-growing, industry-leading global trading company
• Work in an environment that actively explores and applies emerging technologies — including AI — to enhance trading, engineering, and research workflows
• Opportunity to work with and learn from leaders in our industry
• Excellent support system to ensure your learning and development
• Competitive pay, free housing with your fellow interns in downtown Chicago, and free breakfast, lunch, and snacks!

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