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Intern - Quantitative Risk Analyst

Geneva TradingChicago OfficeOnsite
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Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.

Intern With Geneva Trading


Geneva Trading is looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial student to join our Quantitative Risk Analyst internship next summer. Our internship program is a fast-paced, dynamic 10-week full-time paid position that gives you hands-on experience in the trading industry. Our interns are expected to design solutions to complex problems and work on projects that directly impact the firm. You’ll receive mentorship by industry pros and will participate in corporate training, teambuilding activities, and firmwide summer socials to strengthen your connection with other interns and full-time employees.

The summer internship program is a proven path to earn full-time opportunities at Geneva Trading after graduation.

As a Quantitative Risk Analyst (Intern) You Will


  • Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new risk matrices
  • Assist in the development and implementation of analytical risk models, such as PCA, to provide insight into the firm’s various trading activities
  • Work closely with other members of the global risk team
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the risk models employed by our various clearing firms
  • Perform risk studies using Python, VBA, and R, often with moderate scripting and statistical analysis
  • Learn about the various duties and tasks managed by the Risk Department at an international proprietary trading firm

Required Qualifications


  • Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Computational Finance, or another STEM-related field of study
  • Graduation dates between December 2024 and December 2025
  • Strong working knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a range of techniques to evaluate and represent market risk, including PCA, Historical Simulation, VaR, Scenario Analysis/Stress Testing, Greeks, Option profiles, etc.
  • Financial Risk Modelling skills, with special focus in:
  • Simulation
  • Time Series
  • VaR
  • An understanding of statistical methods and statistical packages (e.g. R or Python)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Desire to learn in a fast paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Qualifications


  • Solid understanding of futures and options trading (Fixed Income, FX, Equities, Commodities, etc.) and their Greeks
  • Knowledge of US, European and Asian derivatives markets
  • Database skills
  • Experience with kdb/Q 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This job is no longer open

Life at Geneva Trading

Geneva Trading is a global proprietary trading firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, IL. Our continual focus on strategic expansion has allowed us to grow our global operations to include additional offices in Dublin and Singapore. \n\nGeneva is a nimble organization focused on our core strengths: risk management, market development, technological innovation, and alpha generation. Our dedication to the improvement and optimization of our best-in-class proprietary technology allows our firm to compete on all levels in the global trading industry. \n\nOur offices are comprised of collaborative and entrepreneurial teams that seek to capitalize on opportunities in the global market. We pride ourselves on a culture of integrity, trust, passion, and a dedication to personal excellence. Our flat organizational structure and casual environment attracts individuals with the drive to innovate and has led to our continued success within the industry. \n\nSurround yourself with the best and the brightest, solve complex problems and accelerate your career by becoming a member of our team.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Rooted in integrity, collaboration, and passion for progress2. Nimble organizational structure attracts top-tier talent with innovation drive3. Fosters personal and professional excellence4. Trading excellence combined with technological innovation5. Access to high-fidelity data resources and market analysis tools6. Unparalleled electronic edge over competition7. Visionary approach in technology and trading acumen8. Flat organizational structure attracts individuals who drive innovation9. Equal opportunity employer valuing diversity10. Top-tier talent with a passion for innovation
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