2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

Virtu Financial is recruiting for 2027 Internship - Quantitative Researcher (PhD) in New York. 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 22, 2026 and reproduced from their job board:

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP

Location: New York

Dates: 10 week program

Training: Ongoing training throughout the summer and a training week held in New York or Austin

Projects: Real problems to solve throughout the program. Interns will work from a list of projects and have several senior mentors throughout the summer program.

Perks (varies by location): Onsite Gym & workout classes, Onsite Barista, weekly happy hours/social events, Breakfast & Lunch, Transportation

Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative field

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

Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers

Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure