2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (Master or PhD)

Virtu Financial is recruiting for 2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (Master or PhD) in Dublin, Ireland. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on August 22, 2026.

A listed market maker, so the business is public and the interview leans on real market structure.

What sets Virtu Financial apart: Publicly listed, so revenue and strategy mix are disclosed. Execution services alongside proprietary market making. Market structure and regulation questions appear in interviews.

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The role, as Virtu Financial describes it, published on July 14, 2026 and reproduced from their job board:

QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIST INTERNSHIP

Location: Dublin

Dates: 10 week program, 21 June 2027 - 27 August 2027 (with flexibility if needed)

Training: Ongoing training throughout the summer

Projects: Interns will work on real-world research and engineering problems throughout the program. Students will select from a portfolio of projects and receive mentorship from several senior team members. Projects may span quantitative research, algorithm development, machine learning, and deep learning applications for trading and market analysis.

Perks: Daily catered lunches, onsite gym & workout classes, onsite barista, laundry service, breakfast & lunch, games room

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or another quantitative field.

History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA

Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and/or C/C++

Experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or similar