Futures & Options Trading Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

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
• Perform 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