Summer 2026

Quantitative Trader Intern

Posted on 6/4/2025

TransMarket Group

TransMarket Group

51-200 employees

Proprietary trading firm leveraging technology

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

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Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a technical or industry related field such as but not limited to mathematics, statistics or financial engineering with a graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027
  • Proficiency in Python programming required (1-2 years of experience)
  • Required math coursework: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability and Advanced Statistics
  • Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
  • This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL
Responsibilities
  • Develop expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management
  • Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
  • Actively learn and analyze real-time trades
  • Engage in formal internship classroom-style education programs and research projects
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience preferred

TransMarket Group is a private global proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade financial markets, with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. It operates by applying advanced technology and disciplined trading practices to identify opportunities and manage risk through proprietary trading strategies executed by experienced teams worldwide. The company differentiates itself with an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, a focus on continuous learning and disciplined development, and a mission that combines financial success with wealth stewardship. Its goal is to generate profitable outcomes from proprietary trading while responsibly blessing others through the wealth it creates and its stewardship.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • TMG generates $31.8M revenue with 156 employees, showing high efficiency.
  • Entrepreneurial culture drives continuous strategy development and process improvements.
  • Global offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, Switzerland capture worldwide opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Jane Street poaches TMG's quants, eroding HFT strategies in 6-12 months.
  • CFTC fines TMG $50M+ for Puerto Rico tax structures in 3-6 months.
  • DRW's AI platform halves TMG's CBOT volume, slashing revenue in 12-18 months.

What makes TransMarket Group unique

  • TMG pioneered bond futures basis arbitrage at CBOT Treasury inception.
  • TMG acts as electronic market maker in commodities, debt, currencies, rates.
  • GO Tropical subsidiary provides centralized capital allocation and risk services.

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