Summer 2027

Quantitative Risk Intern

Posted on 8/4/2026

DV Trading

DV Trading

201-500 employees

Proprietary trading liquidity provider across derivatives

Compensation Overview

$35 - $40/hr

Chicago, IL, USA

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Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
SAS
R
SQL
MATLAB
Word/Pages/Docs
C#
C/C++
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field.
  • Expecting to graduate between Winter 2027 and Summer 2028.
  • Proficient to advanced knowledge of statistical modeling and quantitative techniques including linear and nonlinear regression, optimization, simulation, time-series analysis, probability theory, survival analysis, value-at-risk, principal component analysis, and generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity.
  • Basic proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and findings clearly and concisely.
Responsibilities
  • Build and execute advanced quantitative risk monitoring using exercise results, including designing, collecting, and analyzing key risk metrics in collaboration with multiple stakeholders to influence business strategy.
  • Use advanced quantitative analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness, and translate results into meaningful solutions to enhance decision-making.
  • Contribute to strategic, cross-functional initiatives within the Quantitative Risk Management team.
  • Present review results to the Executive Management Team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of option pricing and fixed-income analytics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python.
  • Working knowledge of Python SciPy and statsmodels, R, C, C++, C#, SAS, and/or MATLAB.
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management and internal control standards, especially within the financial services industry.
  • Proficiency in data management and reporting tools including Essbase, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

DV Trading provides liquidity in financial markets by trading with its own capital across derivatives, securities, and energy products. The firm uses a mix of quantitative models and discretionary trading to make and take liquidity on exchanges, relying on advanced technology and extensive market relationships to execute trades efficiently. By operating headquartered in North America with a U.S. division in Chicago and an energy desk in New York, its approach combines algorithmic strategies with human insight to react quickly to market conditions. Compared with peers, DV Trading emphasizes a flat, collaborative culture and merit-based decision making that enables fast adaptation and close coordination across trading desks. The company aims for outsized returns by continually providing liquidity and capitalizing on market opportunities while serving institutional investors, hedge funds, and other financial entities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Over 500 traders across Chicago, New York, London, Toronto, Dubai, Miami, Houston, Bahamas enhance liquidity.
  • DV Group affiliates include two broker-dealers, crypto market maker, and investment adviser for scalable strategies.
  • Flat structure empowers collaboration, meritocracy, and rapid adaptation to market changes since 2016 spinout.

What critics are saying

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  • CFTC suspends energy desk for manipulative natural gas trades in 12-18 months.
  • Citadel displaces crypto affiliate in Bitcoin liquidity in 3-6 months.

What makes DV Trading unique

  • DV Trading combines quantitative and discretionary strategies across derivatives, securities, and energy markets.
  • DV Commodities rebranded in April 2025, expanding into metals and agricultural commodities from energy focus.
  • Proprietary software provides scalable access to futures, options, equities, FX, fixed income, and crypto.

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Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

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