Walleye Capital
Equity Volatility Quant Researcher Intern (Summer 2027)
$20K
Miami, FL +1 · Internship · Posted Jun 1, 2026
- Location
- Miami, FL
Miami, Florida, United States - Education
- Undergraduate or non-MBA advanced degree in a quantitative field; expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
About the job
Conduct quantitative research on equity volatility and options markets, develop trading and risk-management tools, and contribute to real-world trading decisions during a 10-week summer internship in Miami.
What you'll do
- Perform quantitative research projects using large-scale volatility datasets.
- Monitor macro developments and market-moving headlines for implications for trading decisions and portfolio risk.
- Enhance research infrastructure and trading and risk-management tools, with an emphasis on AI.
What they ask for
- Pursuing an undergraduate or non-MBA advanced degree in a quantitative field, with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience with large datasets, APIs, or databases.
- Strong analytical thinking and knowledge of probability and statistics, including time-series analysis, machine learning, and optimization.
- Genuine interest in financial markets, risk taking, and technology in data-rich environments.
Pay
$20,000/month (USD; monthly pay)
Tools
Python
AI focus
Leverage AI to enhance productivity and improve processes, workflows, research infrastructure, and trading and risk-management tools.
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