Quant Trader Internship 2027 (Options Market Making)

Location: London, United Kingdom; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a proprietary trading firm using technology and quantitative analysis to trade global financial markets, with a focus on options and derivatives market making.

What you will do

• Complete an intensive six-month training programme focused on options market making.
• Solve quantitative research problems involving volatility modelling, alpha generation, and validation.
• Create visualisation tools using Python or AI-assisted code.
• Complete a structured research project with mentorship from traders and quants.
• Shadow the options market-making desks and collaborate with traders and researchers.

Requirements

• Background in applied mathematics, financial engineering, physics, or a similar quantitative discipline.
• Programming proficiency in at least one language, preferably Python; C++ or C# is advantageous.
• Ability to solve unfamiliar problems independently and communicate research findings clearly.
• Interest in refining trading strategies and identifying new opportunities.
• Professional-level fluency in English required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with financial markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month, full-time internship with a flexible start date in January 2027 or July 2027.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flat hierarchical environment and informal dress code.
• Onsite private gym with instructor-led boxing, yoga, and other classes.
• Monthly company events and social activities.
• Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Hiring process

• Visa sponsorship details will be discussed with eligible candidates at later stages.
• Only one application per candidate is accepted per recruitment cycle.