OVERVIEW
The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented individuals with unique perspectives to join our Proprietary Trading Internship. Traders at the D. E. Shaw group are at the core of our discretionary investment strategies. Trader interns will take on complex challenges, deepening their understanding of macroeconomics, investment processes, and trade construction. Interns will gain exposure to the firm’s strategies, process-oriented investment philosophy, and risk management. This is a ten-week program that will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2025.
WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY
Because our approach sits at the intersection of finance and technology, you’ll employ a number of technological platforms to analyze market data and make qualitative decisions based on your analyses. You’ll assist with general trading activities, monitoring markets and positions, and analyzing market events.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Candidates with keen problem-solving skills who have a demonstrated interest in financial markets will excel in this role.
- Preference will be given to students approaching their final year of full-time study toward a bachelor’s or advanced degree, though all are encouraged to apply.
- We welcome applicants from all fields of study. No previous finance experience is necessary.
- The position offers a monthly base salary of $15,000, overtime pay, a sign-on bonus of $10,000, travel coverage to and from the internship, and choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance. It also includes a $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and a $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment. If you have any questions about the compensation, please ask one of our recruiters.
Please note that this post is not an application. Please navigate to our website to apply: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/Oncampus/Simplicity2024
The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.