Job Description
The application deadline for this position is Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Jump Trading is where traders, engineers, and researchers solve hard problems. Jump Early Access gives you a chance to see that firsthand.
Program Details & Logistics
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Arrive on the evening of Thursday, April 16 and leave Saturday, April 18
Location: Jump Trading HQ in Chicago, IL
Travel, meals, and accommodation fully provided
What to Expect
During this immersive one-day program, you’ll:
Hear from quantitative traders, researchers, software engineers, and AI researchers about what they actually do day to day
Participate in hands-on interactive activities designed to mirror real work in each role
Have the opportunity to connect with our employees
Meet a cohort of first-year students who are just as curious as you are
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how quantitative finance works and what a career at Jump Trading could look like for you.
Who Should Apply
First-year undergraduates at US universities
Pursuing mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, engineering, economics, or a related field
No prior knowledge of finance required
How to Apply
Submit your CV to apply by Sunday, April 5. Decisions will be made the week of April 6.
About Jump
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where smart people build remarkable things. We’ve spent over two decades developing the research, infrastructure, and culture necessary to create a home for people who believe trading is the most interesting problem in the world and want to solve it from every angle. We’re traders, builders, engineers, and researchers obsessed with improving the models, tools, and systems that power everything we do. From raw silicon through order execution, we tackle problems few ever get to see.