Quantitative Trading Intern

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

Interviews will test market knowledge of traditional concepts as well as crypto concepts, there may also be a data based case study. We expect interns to visit the office at least part of the week.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:

- Be a part of a team that has extensive traditional investment banking experience, be exposed to a rigorous work atmosphere.
- Be given a project working alongside a senior member of the team.
- Choose additional projects and be selective about what you work on.
- Interact with various teams on the business side to understand what the problem we are trying to solve is.
- Gain key insight into how trading, market-making and liquidity management works at scale.
- Be a part of an extremely progressive tech firm in the crypto space and work with interesting people.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Degree in Computer Science/Mathematics/other relevant technical field.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science/Finance/Mathematics/other relevant technical field.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Thrive on autonomy and responsibility
- A passion for financial markets.
- An interest in crypto markets.
- 1-5 years of experience at an investment bank is a plus.

**WHAT WE OFFER OUR INTERNS**:

- Competitive regional pay
- 1:1 Mentoring
- Dedicated Intern Mentor and Support - We'll partner you with someone at Ripple who will act as friend, advocate, liaison, guide and so much more
- Social and professional development events (In-person and virtual)
- Ripple offers lunches twice a week for non-remote employees
- The chance to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
- Weekly company meeting - ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team

**#LI-DNI**:
**WHO WE ARE**:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- Ripple is Flexible First: you have the option to work from home, from our offices, or a combination of the two around our centers of gravity (15 global offices).
- Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more

Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself
- Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
- Benefits listed above are for full-time employees._
- Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance._