Both Junior Traders and Junior Quantitative Trading Analysts (JQTAs) work on our trading desks, but our JQTAs also have a strong background in computer science and will participate in a rotational program on our technology side. Our JQTAs will assist in quantitative research projects that are used to make improvements to our options model, proprietary software, and trading operations. This rotational program typically lasts between 18-24 months for full-time entry-level JQTAs and provides opportunities to gain an extensive understanding of the marketplace and our technologies.

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For interns, the qualifications we’re looking for remain the same, but instead of an 18-24-month timeline, our programs last for 10 weeks. Our Junior Trader interns will rotate between 2 of our product desks spending approximately 5-6 weeks on one and the remaining on the other, while Junior Quantitative Trading Analyst interns will spend the first half of the internship on a trading desk and the second half working on a quantitative research project on the tech side of the business. Both roles are enrolled in BTU courses throughout the internship.

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While they both work on our technology teams, Junior Quantitative Trading Analysts and Software Engineers serve different functions. Our Software Engineers are the builders of our proprietary software applications and work exclusively on the technology side of the business whereas our JQTAs will rotate between trading our products and working with our technology teams on projects with a more quantitative focus.

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Yes! You are welcome to apply to as many positions as you believe match your skills and interests. If you make it to the Super Day (final round) stage for more than one position, we will ask you to choose which one you would prefer. Once you have chosen a position to interview for, if you receive an offer, we are unfortunately unable to make changes with regard to position, title, location, or internship work dates. We have an active hand in guiding the application and interview process to determine which position may be the best fit based on a candidate’s skill set.

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Our full-time and internships positions go live on our website in early August for a start date the following summer. Typically, first round interviews will begin in late August with final round interviews beginning in September. Applications for both full-time and internship positions are accepted on a rolling basis and may be subject to a preliminary deadline, so early application is encouraged.

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The first step is applying! All positions must be applied for directly through our careers page – the link to each position will be posted on individual campus job boards. Once the application is submitted and after passing a resume review, candidates will be given an online assessment that corresponds with the skills we’re looking for in each individual position. If the candidate passes that stage, they will have a virtual interview with one of our team members. The final step is a Super Day interview which can take place in person in our office in Chicago or virtually via Zoom. In this stage, candidates will meet with various members of our team and, if in person, enjoy a reception to get to know Team Belvedere in a more relaxed setting. We can usually then make our decision and inform the candidate within a few weeks’ time.

The soft skills that will serve you best at Belvedere are teamwork, coachability, and an entrepreneurial spirit. These are mostly rooted in our core values of Team Belvedere, Own It, and Iterative Innovation. The coachability piece is important because we enroll every new intern and full-time hire in our training program, BTU, and we want to make sure that you’ll be able to pick up concepts quickly, so anything you can do to show your interviewer you’re a fast learner will help you in the recruiting process.

During resume review, we do not screen for school, major, or GPA; as long as you have the hard skills to pass our online assessment, we are interested in your candidacy. We also look for an indication of interest in the financial markets, which can be shown through various clubs you belong to or competitions you have been involved in. Finally, make sure your resume has proper formatting and grammar because we value that sort of attention to detail.

Sponsorship of candidates depends on the position. All sponsorship requirements will be listed on open positions. Typically, we provide sponsorship and accept international student applications for the Software Engineer, Junior Quantitative Trading Analyst, and Quantitative Analyst roles.

Yes! Students of all class years, including grad students, are welcome to apply to our internships EXCEPT for graduating seniors who are eligible for our entry-level full-time roles. However, only students who complete the internship the summer before their final year of school are eligible to be considered for a full-time return offer after completing the internship.

Absolutely! We encourage students at all universities to apply, and we accept and review applications on a rolling basis. While our ability to be present at virtual and in-person events on campus is finite, we make an effort to have a presence at as many places as we can, and we welcome applications from all students interested in a career in FinTech. Keep an eye on our social media pages to stay informed about which schools and events we plan to attend.

There are many places to learn more about us and what we do. Check out our Belvedere blog here. Visit us on campus. Work with your career services office to organize a trek to our Chicago office. Stay on top of the industry with recommended reading from our team. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (X), Glassdoor, and Facebook.