Intern - Quantitative Risk Analyst

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The Role
As a Quantitative Risk Analyst Intern, you will model and analyze risk matrices, assist in developing analytical risk models, and perform risk studies using programming languages.
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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 2025 and December 2026
  • 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.

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The Company
Chicago, IL
200 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Geneva Trading LLC is a leading proprietary trading firm with a history of consistent success in the listed derivatives markets. Over the past 20 years, we’ve grown significant capital, developed proven technology, and maintained an appetite for diversified trading strategies.

We foster innovation and look for people who can solve complex problems that drive immediate results. We've built a culture of collaboration and personal excellence in everything we do, which allows us to push the bounds of what's possible.

Why Work With Us

At Geneva, our employees are not just a commodity, and we wouldn’t trade them for the world. We look for people who can solve complex problems and take disciplined risks. Apply now to become part of our world-class trading and technology team.

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