Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship – PhD
SIGSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted January 4, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Susquehanna International Group (SIG) is a leading quantitative finance firm dedicated to scientific rigor and innovation. With over 3,000 employees across 17+ global locations, SIG specializes in proprietary trading, institutional sales and research, technology solutions, private equity, and venture capital. The company's core strength lies in leveraging vast datasets and cutting-edge machine learning to deliver actionable insights and drive data-informed decisions, while maintaining a collaborative culture rooted in a shared passion for gaming.
Job Description
As a Quantitative Systematic Trading Intern at Susquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full-time employees, 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.
Requirements
- Students in the penultimate year of their PhD program in a quantitative field
- Solid, analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent logical reasoning
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data in Python
- Experience in C++ or other low level programming languages
- Demonstrated interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
- Regular social, sporting, and community events
- Visa sponsorship and relocation package