DV Trading

Quantitative Risk Intern - Summer 2027 at DV Trading (Chicago, IL)

DV Trading· Chicago, IL·

Role details

Level
Internship

Job description

About Us: Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and execute advanced quantitative risk monitoring using results from above exercise, including design, collection and analysis of key risk metrics in collaboration with multiple stakeholders to influence business strategy.
  • Utilize 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 results of the reviews performed to the Executive Management Team.

Requirements:

  • 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 other quantitative techniques including, but not limited to linear & non-linear regression, optimization, simulation, time-series analysis, probability theory, survival analysis, value-at-risk, PCA, and GARCH
  • Basic proficiency in Python and SQL is required
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of option pricing and fixed income analytics
  • Advanced proficiency in Python
  • A working knowledge of Python SciPy & 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 strongly desired (Essbase, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

Compensation range: $35.00-$40.00/hr

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Why work at DV Trading

  • Culture: Values include excellence, agility, ownership, curiosity, and unity. The firm emphasizes a flat, collaborative structure where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make decisions.
  • Work environment: Fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment with a focus on continuous learning and innovation. Traders are given significant autonomy and access to world-class technology.
  • Remote/Hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated, but presence in 8 global offices suggests a preference for in-office collaboration, typical of proprietary trading firms.
  • Notable perks: Opportunity to trade with the firm's own capital (no personal risk), access to cutting-edge technology, and a meritocratic culture where performance is directly rewarded.
  • Engineering culture: Developers work closely with traders and risk teams to build real-time systems. Tech stack includes C++, Python, Linux, and SQL. Roles range from back-office development to low-latency systems engineering.

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