Data Analyst Intern

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.

We are currently hiring a Data Analyst Intern to join our Data Acquisition team, working in close collaboration with our Trading Strategy group. Candidates must have a passion for data and its dissemination, and the ability to think both independently and collaboratively. They will assist in the preparation of data collection strategies by collecting and processing data from a variety of sources.

Candidates must be comfortable working within a fast-paced, and at times highly demanding environment. They must possess a keen sense of enthusiasm and attention to detail, as well as a sense of commitment and dedication to both teams.

What you’ll be working on:

• Identifying the best and most timely sources of economic and financial data
• Designing our overall investigation strategy (identify and configure exploration targets, etc.) in close collaboration with our financial and technical teams
• Collaborating with the research and trading teams in both pre- and post-trade analysis to prepare detailed reports and insights
• Using advanced proprietary tools and contributing to their ongoing development and design

You’ll feel right at home if you:

• Are pursuing a bachelor's in economics, finance, or any related science discipline and are graduating between December 2023 and June 2024
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Are able to balance several time sensitive requests
• Are able to learn and adapt to proprietary tools and database systems
• Have an interest in learning about global markets and equities, and how information is disseminated therein
• Are resourceful at searching for vital information
• Have effective communication skills (oral and written) in English
• Are willing to learn and adapt to a quickly-changing environment
• Basic knowledge of web technologies is considered as asset
• Have excellent written and communication skills

What to expect during the internship?

• Meaningful projects: You'll receive a challenging project to complete during your time here. Each project promotes a comprehensive learning experience and provides you with meaningful work experience.
• Community: Throughout the summer, we host a variety of educational, social and team-building activities to foster friendship and camaraderie.
• Housing: DRW provides fully furnished apartments located close to the office making your morning commute as easy as possible.
• Mentorship: You'll build a professional relationship with an experienced mentor in your field. Mentors and mentees meet to discuss goals, challenges and professional development and explore the city together at our mentor outings.

DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 1,000 employees at our Chicago headquarters and offices around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.

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