Quantitative Research Intern - Summer 2027 (DV Equities)

DV Trading is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern for summer 2027 to join the equities team. You will focus on generating systematic signals across multiple time horizons, working alongside senior researchers and traders to explore market data, develop predictive signals, and build models that directly inform real trading decisions. This internship offers direct exposure to how quantitative research is applied at a leading proprietary trading firm.

What you'll do

• Analyze market data to uncover patterns, inefficiencies, and predictive signals across different time horizons
• Build and backtest quantitative models using historical market data in a simulation environment
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques, with an emphasis on tree-based methods, to enhance signal quality
• Collaborate closely with traders and researchers to translate research insights into robust trading strategies
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines for large-scale, high-frequency, and time-series market data
• Iterate on research prototypes based on backtest results and team feedback, under the guidance of experienced mentors

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Financial Engineering
• Expected graduation in 2027 or 2028
• Strong proficiency in Python, including standard data science libraries such as pandas and NumPy
• Genuine curiosity about financial markets and market microstructure
• A solid foundation in statistics and quantitative analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and collaborate

Nice to have

• Experience in high-frequency research and/or longer-term signal generation through academic projects, prior internships, or independent research

About DV Trading

DV Trading is an independent proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, part of the DV Group of financial services firms founded 20 years ago. Operating across North America, Europe, and Asia, DV Trading utilizes its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets.