Algorithmic Trading Internship (Summer 2026)
Algorithmic Trading Internship (Summer 2026)
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06-09-2025
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About Wintermute
Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments partnerships and incubation of projects.
Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally we combine the best of two worlds: the technology standards of a traditional high-frequency trading firm and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of a technology startup. Read more here.
Working at Wintermute
We are looking for an Algorithmic Trader Intern with strong coding skills (Python) and a curiosity about HFT market making and crypto trading. You will have the opportunity to work closely with very experienced traders and developers including the founders/management team whilst working on some really exciting projects. You will get a lot of independence and responsibility right away and youll learn at an unprecedented speed! No legacy systems no corporate bureaucracy no multiple levels of approvals. It is up to you to make an impact. You will act like an owner and your incentives will be completely aligned with those of the company!
What will you work on
The opportunity could involve: improving existing strategies and adding new trading products as well as improving the technology behind the trading. Youll need to analyse large amounts of trading and transaction data generate insights prioritise them and build solutions based on your findings. We will share more technical details in the interviews. The point is: there is no limit set by the company!
Note: we are looking for people with strong quantitative and coding skills but this is a business/trading (not a Quant/ research) role first and foremost.
Hard Skills Requirements
- Strong Python skills - you have 1-3 years of experience coding in Python be that through work study or personal project experience - we will test!
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills - we will test!
- Trading knowledge isnt required but a strong willingness and curiosity to learn algorithmic high-frequency quantitative and market making trading is crucial. We will test you on your trading intuition.
Other Requirements
- Have an owner mentality - you focus on ultimate result (short and long-term P&L for the company) focus on strategically growing the business for the future vs cashing-in fast.
- Love problem solving and love seeing your products work; you do whatever it takes to do whats needed (trading coding analysing data collaborating).
- Determined ambitious yet humble willing to work hard and learn on the way.
- Like meritocracy and being judged by what you deliverHave an entrepreneurial mindset; prepared to work non-standard working hours (since we are a high-growth startup operating in 24/7 crypto world).
- Like working in a team environment.
Here is why you should join our dynamic team:
- Opportunity to work at one of the worlds leading algorithmic trading firms.
- From day one youll dive straight into high-impact projects taking on real responsibility and ownership well beyond whats typical in traditional finance internships.
- A vibrant working culture with team meals festive celebrations gaming events and company wide team building events.
- A Wintermute-inspired office in central London featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball personalized desk configurations a cozy team breakout area with games.
- Great company culture: informal non-hierarchical ambitious highly professional with a startup vibe collaborative and entrepreneurial.
- A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private health insurance.
Note:
- Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours.
- We are flexible with the timing and length of the internship it could be anywhere from 1 month to 6 months - just let us know!
- Applicants must have the right to undertake an internship in the UK either through citizenship or a valid student visa.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
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