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SMB Capital - Junior Quantitative Trading Internship - Summer 2026
Location: In-person only — New York City (Midtown), Austin (The Domain), or Miami (Downtown)
Duration: 8 weeks | Target Start Date: Early June 2026
Eligibility: Current U.S. college students
Compensation: Unpaid (University credit available upon request)
Application Deadline: [4/1/2026]
Program Highlights
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Structured Trader Training
Complete the same 8-week core training program required of all full-time new traders. -
Hands-On Experience
Learn directly from consistently profitable quantitative traders in a team-oriented environment. -
Technology-Driven Edge
Gain exposure to quantitative tools and workflows that identify intraday trading edge and execute on that edge. -
Collaborative Culture
Be part of a supportive, competitive, and idea-driven trading floor committed to helping new talent grow. -
Pathway to Full-Time Opportunity
Exceptional interns will be invited to join our desk as full-time traders upon graduation.
Ideal Candidates
We are looking for students who demonstrate:
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A strong interest in financial markets and active quantitative trading
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Have a history of developing or attempting to develop quantitative trading strategies or systems
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A competitive drive, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn in a team environment
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Academic backgrounds in computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, or finance are welcomed—but not required
Prior trading experience is not necessary, but attempts to develop intraday, quantitative trading systems is required. We value work ethic, commitment to improvement, desire to collaborate, and a genuine passion for markets.
Your Future at SMB Capital
Top-performing interns who join our desk full-time benefit from a multi-phase career development path:
- Year 1: Work directly with Quantitative teams to develop or enhance intraday trading strategies utilized by traders on the desk. Putting real capital to work right away.
- Year 2: Join a team of elite-level quantitative traders and scale up with advanced risk-taking and multi-product trading (equities, options, futures), and deeper integration of technical and quantitative trading edge.
- Years 3 : Scale up with advanced risk-taking and multi-product trading (equities, options, futures), and accelerated growth as a bionic trader through the integration of technical, quantitative, and discretionary edge.
- Ongoing Support: All traders work in teams and receive constant mentorship from experienced traders and senior partners.