Citadel

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Investment & Trading Intern (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Connecticut

    • Florida

      Miami

    • New York

      New York City

Location

Connecticut, Miami, New York City

Closing in 27 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 3,500 - 4,000 / Week
  • Application open dateApply by 28 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Join Citadel as an Investment & Trading Intern to develop market expertise, apply quantitative skills, and collaborate with top investment professionals.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market
  • Apply advanced statistical techniques to trading
  • Constantly learn and adapt trading approaches
  • Innovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platforms
  • Collaborate closely with Traders, Quantitative Researchers, and Technologists
  • Engage with senior team members and the CEO through a structured internship program
  • Network and socialize with peers at iconic venues

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics, or related disciplines
  • Ability to think systematically and quantitatively, with a rigorous and statistical approach to uncertainty
  • Interest in applying technology and/or quantitative skills to solve complex trading problems
  • Passion for the markets and a desire to seize investment opportunities
  • Experience with programming, scripting, and/or statistical software strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $3,500 to $4,000 per week
  • Eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation program
  • Medical and life insurance
  • Retirement and tax-free savings plans
  • Access to other healthcare programs

Training & Development

Structured internship program offering collaboration with senior team members and the CEO, plus networking opportunities with peers.

Career Progression

Opportunity to grow within a leading alternative investment manager alongside accomplished investment professionals, researchers, and engineers.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the provided link, ensuring all required information is included.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

Work right - United States
United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
Sciences
  • Physics

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Citadel USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Finance & Banking

Citadel is a global financial institution that combines innovative technology and rigorous analysis to deliver exceptional investment performance.