JOB SUMMARY:
Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specialized in electronic option market making. Our vision is to scale and automate our strategies with a diverse team of traders, developers, and researchers. We pride ourselves on data-driven decision making and innovative problem-solving which allows us to tackle complex problems posed by efficient markets. We believe in continuous learning, absolute transparency, and a collaborative approach to everything we do.
Edgehog Trading is looking for motivated, technically oriented students to join its 10-week internship program. As an intern, you will be involved in a mixture of both classroom and real-world learning, sitting along-side experienced traders, developers, and quant researchers to gain a true understanding of the day-to-day at Edgehog. We are seeking candidates who have a high ceiling for growth and are interested in starting their career at a young, fast growing market making start-up. While no prior experience is required, we expect your interest in options and trading to shine throughout your interview process. While you will be tested and intellectually challenged throughout your internship, you will also have the opportunity to explore all Chicago has to offer with your colleagues during frequent outings and events. If you’re interested in starting your career with us and are up for the challenge, we are ready for you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As a quant research intern, you will work closely with the trading team and researchers to optimize our automated trading and position taking system. This will require gaining familiarity with options market making, developing a strong understanding of our current system, and extensively researching methods that might lead to enhanced performance. Working with a senior researcher, you will use a quantitative approach to craft proposed changes to the status quo and back-test those theories with market data. By the end of your time here, you will have a strong understanding of what it means to be a researcher at one of the fastest growing trading startups in Chicago!
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