Sydney Quant Traders - SQT

Jane Street is hosting a dinner in Sydney! 🤩

📆 Date: Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 pm AEST
📍 Location: Sydney (Surrey Hills)

Interested in learning more about Jane Street? Students of all backgrounds and tenures are encouraged to attend - you don't need experience in finance to work at Jane Street. We hope to meet intellectually curious problem solvers!

Sign up by Monday, September 16th if you're interested in attending. This event has limited capacity. Jane Street will confirm attendees by Tuesday, September 17th EOD.

LINK 👉 https://forms.gle/rnjGJBkyWaKQZyPx7

📢 Equity Research opportunities closing soon 📢

Do you enjoy watching how company specific news and current events impact the financial markets? Like solving puzzles and working competitively with a team to win? 🧩📈

Susquehanna is looking for interns and grads to join their team in Sydney 🤩! Equity Research Analysts play an integral role in identifying trading opportunities in options and equity markets by analysing companies and providing opinions on breaking news 🧠

APPLY NOW 👉 https://careers.sig.com/sydney-campus/

📢 📢 APPLICATIONS CLOSING FOR IMC's LAUNCHPAD 📢 📢

IMC’s Launchpad Program is a unique opportunity to apply maths and problem-solving skills in trading and engineering 🧠.

Exclusively for students graduating in 2026 and beyond, this 3-day immersive experience offers insights into the exciting world of trading and engineering 💻📈.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4exW0kK

📢 IMC’s Launchpad Program is a unique opportunity to apply maths and problem-solving skills in trading and engineering 📈💻. Exclusively for students graduating in 2026 and beyond, this 3-day immersive experience offers insights into the exciting world of trading and engineering 🤩.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4exW0kK

📢 Attention all first & second-year students graduating in 2026 & beyond with a passion for the markets and quantitative trading! Don't miss out on the final opportunity to apply for Citadel Securities' upcoming Trading Invitational Event on Friday, 28th June 2024.

This event offers an exciting chance to showcase your trading skills in an online competition. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world where finance meets cutting-edge technology.

Hurry, applications are closing soon! If you're ready to take on this challenge, click on the link below and submit your resume by Thursday, 20th June 2024, 11:59:59 pm AEST. Don't let this chance slip away!



Apply Now 👉 https://www.citadelsecurities.com/careers/students/the-trading-invitational/the-trading-invitational-australia/

🧮🧩 Calling all maths and puzzle enthusiasts! We have an exciting new video series that's right up your alley.

Optiver, the global tech-driven trading firm, recently released Prove it, an interactive problem-solving series designed for STEM enthusiasts who are looking to elevate their skills. You don't need to be a mathematician to join the challenge — all you need is your curiosity, creative thinking and a basic understanding of probability.

📺 Watch the first episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmtscKsfMTg

🔎 Do you think you can Prove it?
Don’t forget to submit your solutions to the puzzle here: https://bit.ly/3X9Cu7R

Optiver will be evaluating submissions for the first video at the end of June, and the best answer in Australia and New Zealand will win a prize.

Good luck and happy solving!

Get ready for lift-off...🚀

Susquehanna and UNSW Fintech Society present: Algothon 2024!
Their annual algorithmic trading competition is back for its fifth year, and it’s bigger than ever 🤯! Immerse yourself in the realm of market making and algorithmic trading, challenge your coding skills, and grow your knowledge in this multi-stage competition with cash prizes 🧠📈.

All students attending any Australian or New Zealand university or tertiary institution are welcome to participate. Students are invited to sign up solo or form teams of 2-3.

For more information, visit: https://algothon-24.vercel.app/

At IMC Trading, Interns collaborate on and implement real world projects that have a positive impact on the business. In this case study, you will discover two examples of how the IMC Engineering Internship Program delivers tangible value to IMC while enhancing the confidence and skills of their interns. Applications are closing soon. Read more here (https://careers.imc.com/ap/en/blogarticle/imc-interns-tackle-realworld-projects)

APPLY NOW!! 👉 https://careers.imc.com/ap/en

Jane Street's Quantitative Trader Internship is currently open and accepting applications 📈!

Jane Street is looking for strong quantitative minds and collaborative team players to join their internship program! 🧠

APPLY HERE 👉 https://www.janestreet.com/join-jane-street/position/7076141002/

📢 PSA: Applications NOW closing for Optiver's and programs - final chance to apply!

If you love solving quantitative problems or have a strong analytical skillset, has the perfect opportunity for you. The global tech-driven trading firm is looking for bright students with strong analytical skills to join their world-class teams.

As an Optiver intern or grad, you will be at the forefront of innovation every day, working alongside experienced trader, engineers and researchers to make data-driven decisions that impact the financial markets.

Check out their open roles and apply now!

Become an Optiver Intern - https://bit.ly/3WBoAeK

Become a graduate trader - https://bit.ly/44IOsHp

🚀 Attention all SQT members! Ready to kickstart your career in research?

Optiver is looking for bright analytical minds, who have a love for data and a flair for problem solving, to join their Research Internship program. As part of the 12-week internship, you'll have the opportunity to:

✨ Thrive at the forefront of innovation, alongside experienced researchers, traders and engineers to make data-driven decisions that impact the financial markets.

✨ Work on a research project over the summer, directly contributing to the firm’s trading strategies and success.

✨ Enhance your data analysis and programming skills, through Optiver’s in-house training program.

✨ Grow in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and values your input.

No previous experience in trading or finance? No problem! Optiver welcomes problem solvers from all degrees and backgrounds, including undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Kickstart your career in research today - Apply now: https://bit.ly/3JEcOZ9

SQT Thinkspace Mock Trading will be cancelled on the 18th of April. We will be back trading on the 2nd of May! 🚀

Our sponsor, Jane Street, is excited to host their upcoming SEE program in Hong Kong. They are inviting second and third-year undergraduate students to spend a few days in their office to learn more about their firm and explore the beautiful city of Hong Kong 🤩 🌆!

SEE has two different programs you can apply for:

📈 Trading Program
💻 Software Engineer Program

APPLY NOW 👉 https://www.janestreet.com/apply-see-hkg/

The deadline to apply is the 12th of May 🏃‍♀️ 💨

💻 IMC VIRTUAL ENGINEERING MASTERCLASS 💻

Ever wondered what having the fastest car on a Formula 1 track has in common with algorithmic trading 🏎?

Register now for IMC Trading’s Engineering Masterclass where you will learn what their engineers do on a day-to-day basis and discover that just like a formula 1 team, IMC engineers are constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of software, hardware, and machine learning.

📍 Online
📆 Tuesday 9th April
⏰ 6:30pm

REGISTER HERE 👉 https://careers.imc.com/ap/en/event/65d578d23b5e826e35f0e3a8/Virtual-Engineering-Masterclass?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=masterclass-registration-2024-engineering-Societies-and-unis

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📈 IMC VIRTUAL TRADING MASTERCLASS 📈

Are you a student new to trading wanting to learn more about the strategies and the technology that drives financial markets 🧠?

Register now for IMC’s Trading Masterclass and hear from their experienced traders who walk you through the basics of trading and provide insights into the role of machine learning and the many challenges faced in this dynamic and complex environment.

📍 Online
📆 Wednesday 10th April
⏰ 6:30pm

REGISTER HERE 👉 https://careers.imc.com/ap/en/event/65d573e53b5e826e35f0e3a6/Virtual-Trading-Masterclass?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=masterclass-registration-2024-trading-Societies-and-unis

🚀 Explore Market Volatility with Optiver 's new workshop!

Discover why is a common buzzword on the trading floor and how it is used to accurately predict financial instruments. You'll also have the unique opportunity to learn from an Optiver trader how to develop cutting-edge models for predicting volatility across a range of US stocks . Register for our workshop today and remember to bring your laptop!

📅 When: Tuesday 9 April, 5 – 7pm
🌍 Where: School of Information Technologies (J12) Boardroom 124
📝 Agenda: Optiver Volatility Lab, followed by pizza & networking

Limited spots available - register today: http://optiver-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/volatilitylab-usyd-24

Are you a woman studying STEM? Join IMC's Women in Engineering and Trading programs to learn how IMC use math, computer science and probability to solve problems in a real-world environment. Applications closing this week!

APPLY NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ti3mQK

🚀 Exciting news! 🚀 VivCourt Trading is now accepting applications for their 2025 Graduate roles! Their available programs include:

- Graduate Trader
- Graduate Energy Trader
- Graduate Software Engineer

Ready to kickstart your career in trading? Apply via their website or link in their bio! Vivienne Court Trading ⭐️

Our sponsor Jane Street is coming to Sydney and they will be hosting a few events!

🌟U Sydney Dinner with Jane Street (Thursday, 14th March)🌟

Interested in learning more about Jane Street? Students of all backgrounds and tenures are encouraged to attend - you don't need experience in finance to work at Jane Street. We hope to meet intellectually curious problem solvers!

University of Sydney students, if you are interested register here before Tuesday, 12th March: https://forms.gle/vS2tQQJQxoKm5aX36

🧠 Sydney Mystery Planet (Saturday, 16th March)🧠
Come explore Jane Street's Mystery Planet, an interactive cross between an escape room and a puzzle hunt. Embark on a puzzling journey after your ship crash-lands in a foreign world. Your mission? Escape Mystery Planet by solving a series of puzzles using logic, teamwork, and a sense of adventure.

Register here (rolling basis): https://forms.gle/RTv7Dan5uYqca2fRA

📈A Week of Trading, Networking, and Fun with Flow Traders📈

It was awesome seeing so many enthusiastic students at all our events last week 🫶! We hope everyone had a blast diving into the world of trading and enjoyed some friendly competition at poker night🚀. A special shoutout to our sponsors Flow Traders for coming in and giving us invaluable insights into the trading industry 🧠

A quick summary of last week’s events:
🃏 Poker Night
💼 STEM Career Insights Day
💸 Mock Trading

Thanks to Sydney Computing Society - SYNCS for partnering with us for our Poker Night and STEM Career Insights Day and a massive thanks to Flow Traders for their support across all three events 🤩.

If you enjoyed the adrenaline rush and competition, mark your calendars because our regular fortnightly in-person mock trading sessions start this Thursday 🥳. Can’t make it to campus? Join our online fortnightly mock trading sessions starting next Monday 💻.

That’s a wrap for SQT's first-ever Mock Trading session for 2024! 🚀🚀🚀

It was great to see such strong attendance kicking off the year, making us more excited than ever for Mock Trading in 2024. 🎉 With over 50 people, our Mock Trading markets are more liquid, enabling more profits to be made! 💰 The competition was as fierce as it ever was, and we were keen to see participants topping the leaderboard. We hope the session has allowed you to gain a better understanding of what traders do in the real world!

Our mock markets for this week include:
👸🏼 What is the combined word count of the following five Taylor Swift songs: You Belong With Me, I Knew You Were Trouble, Shake It Off, Blank Space, and Love Story?
🌧️ How many lightning strikes were approximately recorded within a 100km radius of Sydney on Monday?
🎲 Dice 5 + (( Dice 1 x Dice 4 ÷ Dice 2 + Dice 3)^(2)) - Dice 6
🇦🇺 What is the coastline length (perimeter) of Australia in kilometers?

A very special thanks to the UNSW Quantitative Finance and Trading Society- Quantsoc for their partnership in this event.

For those who missed out, we have an SQT x Flow Traders Mock Trading session next week: https://fb.me/e/3CELFJYf2

If you’re very interested 🌟, consider joining our team: https://fb.me/e/S8uAvNnS

Our 2024 Sponsors: Optiver, Flow Traders Asia, Jane Street Recruiting, IMC Trading, Citadel Securities and Susquehanna International Group, LLP 🚀🚀🚀