Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Intermediate programming experience (Python preferred)
- Education
- Exceptional female talent at second and third year level Excellent academic background (all subjects welcome) with preference for...
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Role Summary
A one-week Winternship in Virtu’s Dublin office introduces students to global trading, Virtu’s technology and trading tools, and the financial markets. Participants learn from industry experts, work on a trading project, and take part in lectures, trading games, programming challenges, social events, and a final group contest.
What You'll Do
- Attend lectures about trading.
- Learn about Virtu’s technology and trading tools.
- Take part in trading games and programming challenges.
- Work on an individual trading project with mentorship from industry experts.
- Participate in social events and a final group contest.
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View full postingQualifications
Exceptional female talent at second- and third-year level; excellent academic background; outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude; intermediate programming experience; a motivated, collaborative team player; interest in a financial-services career; graduating in 2028 or 2029.
Required
- Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude
- Intermediate programming experience
- Motivated, collaborative team player able to work toward collective goals
- Interest in a career in financial services
- Graduating year of 2028 or 2029
Preferred
- Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics
- Python programming
Original job description
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Original job description
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This January 2027, we will host our annual Women's Winternship at Virtu's EU Headquarters in Dublin. Our Winternship programme offers students an exciting inside view into the world of global trading and the impact Virtu has on the global financial markets. As a Wintern, you will learn about how we trade at Virtu, our technology and trading tools and even work on your own trading project - all while mentored by experts in the industry.
- One week programme, from 4th to 8th January 2027, which will be hosted in our Dublin office
- Each day will be a combination of lectures, trading games, and fun programming challenges
- Engaging social events to get to know our team and culture
- A final group contest
REQUIREMENTS:
- Exceptional female talent at second and third year level
- Excellent academic background (all subjects welcome) with preference for Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics.
- Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills and mathematical aptitude
- Intermediate programming experience (Python preferred)
- A highly motivated team player: Genuine, well rounded, curious, collaborative person who can work towards collective goals
- Interest in a career in financial services
- Graduating year of 2028 or 2029
THE PROCESS:
After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test may be sent via email. After which, we will contact you to arrange interviews.
We look forward to meeting you!
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
About the company
Virtu Financial
Large Enterprise
Virtu Financial is a leading technology-driven trading firm that specializes in providing liquidity across a wide range of financial instruments. Founded in 2008, the company leverages innovative algorithms and sophisticated trading strategies to optimize market efficiency and enhance trading performance. With a global presence, Virtu serves institutional clients, retail brokers, and exchanges, utilizing its advanced technology to execute trades at lightning speed and with exceptional precision. Committed to transparency and best execution practices, Virtu Financial is at the forefront of the evolving financial markets landscape.