Undergraduate Traders

Location:  Remote during the academic year; New York City after graduation 

Undergraduate traders at Quantitative Strategies Group are junior traders who begin building their trading business earlier than most, while still completing their degree. This is not an internship, training course, or temporary program. Undergraduate traders follow the same evaluation criteria and capital allocation framework as other junior traders at the firm.

Undergraduate traders typically work remotely during the academic year and engage in research, strategy development, and implementation using the same infrastructure, internal education, and risk framework used across QSG. In certain cases, undergraduates who are based in the New York City area may work from the office more regularly, which allows for closer day-to-day supervision but does not change evaluation standards or capital progression.

Access to capital and responsibility is earned at the same pace as junior traders, based on demonstrated performance, discipline, and risk management.

This role is intended for undergraduates who want a meaningful head start, are comfortable with real accountability, and view trading as a long-term pursuit.  Undergraduate traders who remain a strong fit are expected to continue trading from New York City after graduation, with a primary professional focus on QSG. This role is designed for individuals seeking a long-term partnership, not short-term experience. There are no guaranteed outcomes or timelines. 

Requirements:

• Current undergraduates with strong quantitative or technical backgrounds
  – Typically entering their final academic year, or
  – Based in the New York City area and able to work regularly from the office while completing their degree
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, .NET, or similar programming languages used for research and trading
• Demonstrated independent interest in markets through research, coding, backtesting, or strategy development
•  Ability to transition to working from New York City after graduation with a primary professional commitment to QSG 
• No conflicting non-compete, confidentiality, or non-disclosure agreements
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status (Green Card holder) required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
   

Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume along with a brief personal overview describing your quantitative background, interest in trading, and any relevant research, strategies, or ideas. Attach all materials as a single PDF.

Selected candidates may be asked to complete a short Candidate Project. Based on that work, a subset of candidates will be invited to interviews.

Important Notes:

• Undergraduate traders are evaluated and capital-scaled under the same framework as junior traders at QSG.
• QSG trades firm capital and fully backs its traders. Traders do not contribute personal capital.
• Compensation is entirely performance-based. There is no base salary or guaranteed compensation.