About the role#
SMB Capital offers an 8-week summer internship for students interested in active, intraday trading. You will work alongside elite traders and complete a training program modeled after our full-time new hire curriculum. This is an unpaid, on-site role designed for those seeking a career in professional trading.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with professional traders in real market conditions.
- Complete a rigorous 8-week training curriculum.
- Gain exposure to intraday trading workflows.
- Learn to combine discretionary trading with quantitative edge.
- Develop basic bionic trading tools with mentorship.
What you'll need#
- You are a current U.S. college student.
- You have built, analyzed, and optimized an automated trading strategy and can discuss your development process.
- You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and thrive under pressure.
- You possess a competitive drive, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a team environment.
- You have a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- An academic background in computer science, economics, computer engineering, mathematics, or finance is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, NY; Austin, TX; or Miami, FL.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Unpaid internship.
About SMB Capital
SMB Capital is a proprietary trading firm based in Midtown Manhattan. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on trading equities and options. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The firm provides capital and technology to both discretionary and automated traders.
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