Quantitative Strategy Developer Graduate: 2027 (London) - Susquehanna International Group

Overview

Susquehanna is seeking talented graduates to join their growing London office in August 2027.

As a quantitative strategy developer at Susquehanna , you'll be part of a high-performing team that builds some of the most powerful trading systems in the finance industry. This is a computationally intensive role that will allow you to utilize both your data analysis and technology skills.

You will have the chance to work on challenging projects related to systems that support both active trading and quantitative analysis. You'll tackle complex problems for our trading strategy development teams in areas such as signal creation and detection, quantitative strategy analysis, and low-latency C++ strategy development. You'll also work desk-side, alongside senior developers who understand the nuances of building complex trading strategies.

What we're looking for

Class of 2027: You are a master's or bachelor's student in their final year of study, majoring in a quantitative and/or STEM discipline such as computer science, computer engineering, mathematics or data science for example.

Clear C ommunicator: You enjoy building relationships with those you work closely with and are comfortable sharing ideas, expressing your thoughts, and listening to the views of others .

Ambitious: You're someone that enjoys setting personal goals and giving your all to achieve them. Be it in Arts, Sports, Academics, or another passion; you're not afraid to put in the effort to reach your full potential.

Technically Proficient: Strong software development skills in (Python and a compiled language) . Experience and comfort working with data using libraries such as Pandas, Polars, or NumPy . You will have exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.

Problem Solver : When it comes to solving problems, you use clear and sound reasoning. You're rational and like to use numbers and data to come up with sensible solutions.

What's in it for you:

Education: We are renowned for our market-leading education and training programmes . You will start off in a multiweek education program designed to give you a broad understanding of the spaces where quantitative strategy developers add value. Once you complete education, you'll be placed on a trading team that aligns with your interests and background. This will give you the best preparation possible for a career in quantitative strategy development.

Collaboration : You will get to work with a wide range of people in the classroom and through your project work; people who share a passion for mathematics, problem-solving, game theory, and technology.

Culture : We are not your typical trading firm - o ur non-hierarchical, casual, and collaborative culture allows employees of every level to thrive , and we focus on continuous development, no matter how long y ou've been in Susquehanna.

Perks : We offer a highly competitive compensation package to our graduates. Located in our brand new office in London's city centre, our office features free onsite catering, a games room and dedicated education space.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

Additional details

The interview process for this role will be a series of interviews including coding, mathematics, system design and behavioural interviews.

Susquehanna is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us.

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com . Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.