Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

• Location: New York Office
• Duration: Summer 2027 (4 weeks)
• Department: DV Securities Liquid Products Group

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern with a strong background in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or a related field to support our derivatives trading desk. This internship offers hands-on exposure to futures and options markets, quantitative modeling, and real-time trading operations.

The intern will work closely with traders and quantitative researchers to analyze market data, evaluate trading strategies, and assist in risk management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis of futures and options markets across asset classes (equities, rates, FX, commodities)
• Assist in developing and backtesting trading strategies
• Analyze implied volatility, option Greeks, and volatility surfaces
• Monitor market movements, news, and macroeconomic indicators
• Support real-time trading decisions with data-driven insights
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools
• Perform statistical analysis of historical market data
• Assist with position monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk reporting
• Identify pricing anomalies and relative-value opportunities
• Document models, methodologies, and findings

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in:
• Financial Engineering
• Quantitative Finance
• Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Physics
• Computer Science
• Economics (quantitative track)
• Strong understanding of derivatives (futures and options)
• Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and linear algebra
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib or similar) or R or C++
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of option pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, binomial trees)
• Familiarity with volatility modeling and Greeks
• Experience with time-series analysis or machine learning
• Exposure to financial markets and trading concepts
• Experience with SQL, R, or C++
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or other market data platforms

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to professional trading environments
• Mentorship from experienced traders and quantitative analysts
• Hands-on experience with real market data
• Understanding of risk management and portfolio construction
• Opportunity to contribute to live trading strategies
• Potential pathway to full-time roles

Compensation rate: $18.75/hr

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