About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Chicago for Summer 2027. You will work directly with the Quantitative Risk Management team to monitor and assess risk across our trading operations. This role involves translating data into actionable solutions that influence firm-wide strategy.
What you'll do#
- Generate ideas and suggestions for risk scenario wargaming exercises.
- Build and run quantitative risk monitoring tools.
- Design, collect, and analyze key risk metrics alongside various stakeholders.
- Use quantitative analytics to evaluate future risk, opportunities, and overall effectiveness.
- Present your findings and review results to the Executive Management Team.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a similar quantitative field.
- Expected graduation date between Winter 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and quantitative techniques.
- Basic proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Knowledge of option pricing and fixed income analytics is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About DV Trading LLC
DV Trading LLC is a proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. Founded in 2006, the organization operates as part of the DV Group of financial services firms. It employs 595 people across offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm uses its own capital and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to global financial markets.
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