Sydney Quant Traders

Jane Street is currently accepting applications for our December 2026 – February 2027 internships in our Hong Kong office across a few areas, including: - Quantitative Trading - Software Engineering - Strategy & Product Over the course of a Jane Street internship, you’ll explore ways to approach and solve problems through challenging classes and interactive discussions, with endless opportunities to put those learnings to use. If you haven’t thought about a career in finance, you’re in good company. Many folks at Jane Street don’t come from a financial background. If you have an inquisitive mind and a collaborative spirit, we have a feeling you’ll fit right in. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, and we suggest you apply as soon as you feel prepared. They’re also running two upcoming opportunities: Virtual Get to Know Us: Strategy and Product 🗓️Thursday, 21 May ⏰Sign up by Tuesday, 19 May 🔗/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYKnCj07MSxsv-1ydiK5_500ze5QHazSwZc0jDs2tNBrItOQ/viewform 2026 July SEE Program 🌏Hosted at Jane Street’s Hong Kong office, with tracks in: Trading & Research, Software Engineering, and Strategy & Product ⏰Apply by Sunday, 17 May at 11:59pm HKT 🔗/see-hkg-email 🚀Apply Here: Quantitative Trading Internship: /join-jane-street/position/7982986002/ Software Engineering Internship: /join-jane-street/position/7582902002/ Strategy & Product Internship: /join-jane-street/position/8370012002/ Apply by Sunday, May 24 at 11:59pm HKT. If Hong Kong is somewhere you’d consider spending a summer or starting your career, we’d encourage you to take a look and apply to their opportunities.

Ever wondered what your research looks like when applied in fast, real-world systems? @Optiver ’s PhD Quant Focus is a two-day program, designed to give PhD students exposure to how areas like machine learning, statistics and applied mathematics are used in quantitative trading. You'll work through practical problems and see how ideas hold up under real constraints. If you’re currently completing a PhD, or know someone who is, applications are open for the Sydney program. Apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/pqf2026 #PhD #STEM #MachineLearning #QuantitativeTrading #QuantResearch

🔊 Applications for the 2026 Flow Traders Internship Program close this May! Flow Traders are looking for driven and competitive individuals to join their Trading team in Hong Kong! This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial culture at the heart of its business. You will get a 360-degree view of the Trader role in the financial markets, how their Traders seize opportunities, and how they work together as a team to optimize and improve their trading desk. Apply with your resume and tailored cover letter today! Link to apply: /careers/job-description/7100637

SYNCS is running another BBQ - and this time, SQT will be there too! Whether you’re keen to chat about trading, curious about what life’s like as a quant developer, or just here for a snag, we’ve got you covered 🌭 🗓️ 07/05 ⏰ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍Behind Computer Science Building (J12) Good food, good chats, and good vibes - see you there 👀

Susquehanna is excited to bring back The Showdown, our Australia and New Zealand–wide university poker tournament! This year’s event features a total prize pool of $12,500, with our top 3 finishers taking home: First Prize: $5,000 Second Prize: $2,500 Third Prize: $1,500 Additionally, all players who reach the final two tables will be granted an exploratory first phone interview. Event Details: No fee to play + all experience levels welcome Step 1: Register to play Step 2: Join our online estimation game on Thursday 21st May to qualify for the in-person tournament. The top players will move on to the poker showdown at Susquehanna’s APAC headquarters in Sydney. Step 3: Face off with top students at the Susquehanna Showdown Final Table on Saturday, 27th June. Flights and accommodation will be covered for all non-NSW residents. /event-32915/talentcommunity/form?lang=en-US

Ready to level up your interview game? Join us for an intensive workshop focused on mastering combinatorics - a cornerstone of the quant trading recruitment process. Date: Wednesday, April 29th Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Susan Wakil Building, Room 320 Secure your spot with the link in our bio. See you there!

Ready to level up your coding skills? We’re excited to partner with Syncs to bring you an exclusive deep dive into the world of C++ Template Programming. Discover how to write more efficient code while gaining a stronger understanding of what happens behind the scenes. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills or build a stronger foundation in C++, this workshop is designed for you. Date: Thursday, 30 April Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: J12 CSB, Boardroom 124 PEP Hours Included Free Food Included Reminder: Please bring laptops

Want to put your trading instincts to the test? 💪 Sydney Quant Traders and Sydney University Data Society are teaming up with Citadel Securities, one of the world’s leading global market makers, for an exclusive evening of strategy, competition, and networking. During the event, you’ll go head-to-head in a Poker Auction Game designed to simulate the decision-making under uncertainty that sits at the heart of trading. 🃏 You’ll also hear directly from the Citadel Securities team about their internship program, and get the chance to connect with them over food and refreshments afterwards. 🍕 📆 Date: Friday, April 17th 2026 🕒 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM 📍 Venue: BHB Seminar Room 2040 Don’t forget to register here or in our bio! /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqhaVFoRWNT9DJVb1SUyMDe1eTvHCjPyJmL2XuRoUXKQTI-A/viewform?usp=header

Jane Street is hosting a Guts++ Competition in Sydney! Register as individuals, and we will create and finalize teams on-site. Food and swag will be provided! Please submit this form by EOD on Wednesday, April 8th if you're interested in attending. We will confirm attendees via email by EOD on Thursday, April 9th. We hope to see you there! /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb9JGSvDJFNKeveIR1wt4MAmD5Yw4T8aLAl78MtVE5YjzloQ/viewform Sunday, April 12th 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST Location: Downtown Sydney

Applications are closing at VivCourt this Sunday! VivCourt is currently hiring: ➡ Summer Trading Internship 2026/2027 - penultimate-year STEM students or those with strong quantitative skills ➡ Software Engineering Graduate Program 2027 - final-year and recent graduates passionate about technology Don't miss your chance! Apply today @ vivcourt.com

Do you love numbers, data and solving complex puzzles? Join @Optiver 's Trade-a-thon and step into the shoes of a trader, as you tackle challenges to uncover the fair theoretical value of a stock. Compete for exciting prizes, sharpen your analytical thinking, and get a first-hand glimpse into the world of quantitative trading. 💥Limited Spots - register today: Register to join Optiver's Tradeathon | University of Sydney #CareersatOptiver #QuantTrading #STEMcareers #OptiverTradeathon

Prosperity is back. 🪐 IMC’s global trading challenge returns for its fourth edition, inviting university students around the world to compete across a suite of algorithmic and manual trading challenges. Over 16 days, participants will test their strategy, decision-making and agility on a global stage, where they will be competing for a share of the $50,000 USD prize pool. 🚀 Round 1 begins 14 April. Signups open 16 March. To mark the launch, IMC will also be hosting an exclusive in-person event in Sydney. Register your interest now: https://bit.ly/40aVwex