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Susquehanna International Group

Quantitative Research Internship – Master's: Summer 2026

On site

Philadelphia, United states

Internship

18-11-2025

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Skills

Python Go Statistical Analysis Research Machine Learning C++ Mathematics

Job Specifications

Overview

As a Quantitative Research Intern at Susquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full-time employees. You will also go through a comprehensive education program and interact with mentors who are at the top of their field, allowing you to build foundational knowledge in quantitative finance. You will have the opportunity to build alphas on an actual trading strategy.

What You Can Expect

Modelling. Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to predict market behavior and generate alphas
Execution. Create strategies to execute on modelling ideas under simulated competition
Evaluation. Backtest ideas using historical market data and revise strategies
Breadth. Explore all aspects of quant work and different areas of Susquehanna’s business
Education. Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from experienced professionals to accelerate your growth
Collaboration. Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with multiple teams and get exposure to different groups and parts of the business

Susquehanna combines all of the above to provide the best quant internship program in the industry. Join us to see why so many previous quant interns decide to return for a full-time career.

What We're Looking For

Masters (in penultimate or final year) in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python; experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus
Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment

By applying to this role, you will be automatically considered for the Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship program. There is no need to apply to both positions to be considered for both.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com . Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.

About the Company

At Susquehanna, we approach quantitative finance with a deep commitment to scientific rigor and innovation. Our research leverages vast and diverse datasets, applying cutting-edge machine learning to uncover actionable insights and driving data-informed decisions from predictive modeling to strategic execution. Today, Susquehanna has over 3,000 employees in 17+ global locations. While we have grown in size and expanded our reach, our collaborative culture and love for gaming remains. Know more