Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship – PhD

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm that combines scientific research, market expertise, and technology to develop systematic trading strategies.

What you will do

• Apply probability, statistics, and mathematical creativity to quantitative trading projects during a 10-week internship.
• Collaborate with researchers, traders, and technologists to transform quantitative models into trading opportunities and strategies.
• Participate in training on option theory and option modeling.
• Analyze large datasets and contribute to systematic trading research.

Requirements

• Be in the penultimate year of a PhD program in mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, economics, or another quantitative field.
• Demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Have experience writing code to process and analyze large datasets, especially with Python.
• Be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ or other low-level programming languages.
• Interest in strategic games or competitive activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Non-hierarchical, casual, and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive education program and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Daily breakfast and lunch in a fully stocked kitchen.
• Regular social, sporting, and community events.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support are available where required.