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Old Mission

Micro-Internship - Quant Trader - (January 2026)

On site

Chicago, United states

Internship

02-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Research

Job Specifications

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm's growth.

Responsibilities

Our quant trading interns will explore new trading strategies, engage in mock trading, take part in quantitative research, and develop related software. Our interns will participate in the firm's education program, getting a chance to learn about all aspects of trading and financial markets both formally (in classes) and on-the-job. The internship program will start on January 5th, 2026, and conclude on January 23rd, 2026.

Required Skills

A strong quantitative background and familiarity with probability and statistics
An undergraduate degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences
Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027
Familiarity with Python
The ability to work and solve problems as part of a team, often in a high-pressure environment
Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards
A strong desire for knowledge and to understand how things work
Superior written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits And Perks

Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fast-paced office environment
Fully stocked kitchen, free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
Housing provided
Competitive compensation

Base Salary

$2,500 per week

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

About the Company

Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker. We specialize in dynamically valuing individual securities and complicated derivatives at the speed of modern markets. We price thousands of financial instruments globally and have traded trillions of dollars of securities using our proprietary systems and models, both on and off exchange. Our market making platform enables us to work with the world’s largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors as a trusted partner, assisting them in transferring risk, often at ... Know more