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Software Engineer Internship - Summer 2024

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Chicago Trading Company

Sep 22, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • A foundation in data structures, object-oriented programming, and algorithms, and the ability to apply them to real-world problems
  • An interest in learning about technology, trading, pricing and risk management. No prior knowledge or experience in finance is necessary, but a deep curiosity and a hunger to learn is critical
  • You are a highly motivated, humble, and collaborative team member
  • Ability to thrive in a team-based environment filled with driven people that value a healthy work-life balance
  • An ability to effectively communicate ideas both written and verbally that showcase your analytical skills
  • You seek constructive feedback to grow your capabilities
  • Key Requirements:
  • You are pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar technical field with Java, C++, or Python experience
  • You will graduate between December 2024-June 2025
  • You have a demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, volunteering, community service, etc.)
  • You are willing to relocate to Chicago, IL for the summer
  • You are either eligible to work in the United States with no restrictions or you are eligible to work in the United States temporarily/will require visa sponsorship for permanent authorization

Responsibilities

  • Beyond your role in CTC’s Technology business, the internship program gives you insight into our culture and an inward look into what our business is all about. You will participate in three classroom learning experiences including: a week-long Basics of Options class, a multi-week class on the fundamentals of market making (Mock Trading), and a multi-week class that introduces elements of our quant infrastructure (Quant Curriculum). You will also attend planned social activities and talks from various business leaders to improve your professional growth, and build not only your network with our employees, but also with fellow interns. You will:
  • Deliver a technical project in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Associate Engineer
  • Get hands-on experience with our trading technology, including a 1-week Trading Basics class, mock trading, quant class, and trading desk shadows
  • Have weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager to ensure you are progressing and learning throughout the program
  • Receive one-on-one mentorship from a member of our technology team
  • Experience a culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration built through various educational and social activities
  • Live in summer housing with your fellow interns in downtown Chicago
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Chicago Trading Company

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a highly analytical, team oriented derivatives trading firm that employs a dynamic, disciplined approach to trading across a variety of products and strategies. We take decisive action to position ourselves at the forefront of the financial markets. We actively trade in a broad spectrum of asset classes that include Equities, Interest Rates, and Commodities. We have grown dramatically since our inception in 1995. Recognized as a leading provider of liquidity and pricing on numerous derivatives exchanges globally, we trade more than 20 hours a day, six days a week. With offices in Chicago and London, our success and rapid growth are due to our market experience, state of the art technology, risk management capabilities, and financial engineering expertise.

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