The SIG Co-op Program gives you an opportunity to apply what you learn in class to real world business scenarios. As a co-op, you will work both individually and as part of a team in one of our trading, operations, or financial services groups. Co-op students are placed in teams based on their preferences, major, background and skills, and SIG’s most critical business needs.

A hallmark of SIG’s Co-op Program is the hands-on work experience you will receive. As a business co-op you may find yourself reconciling trades, compiling profit and loss reports, maintaining components of SIG's intranet site, or researching potential new investments. Co-ops who perform well may be considered for full-time opportunities at SIG, contingent upon graduation.

SIG co-ops are given the opportunity to participate in projects that will contribute directly to the various businesses that they support. Co-ops are immersed into specific teams and interact with senior staff members on a daily basis. Co-ops will gain insight into SIG’s business and its approach to decision making. 

Possible placements include:

• Convertible Bonds– Bonds that can be converted into a predetermined amount of stock
• Fixed Income– Products including bonds, futures, ETFs and OTC derivatives
• Equity Finance– The borrowing and lending of equities
• Equity Options– The right to buy or sell an underlying security at a fixed price
• Index– Trades related to indices, which quantify the value of a particular set of securities
• Institutional Brokerage– The customer facing broker dealer arm of SIG that trades on behalf of our institutional customers
• Technology Finance– Interact with the company’s general ledger system and accounts payable department
• Audit– Identify current and future risks to our dynamic environment as well as establish the policies and controls to reduce and/or mitigate them 
• ETFs– Collection of securities that track an index or other asset, which can be traded on an exchange like a regular stock
• Compliance– Ensure that the firm operates within regulatory requirements
• Stock Loan– Finance the firm's net equity positions through the process of borrowing and lending securities

Trade operations co-ops will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic trading environment. These co-ops are placed directly in front or mid office operations teams and are responsible for all aspects of trade blottering, settlement, and profit and loss calculations for the trading desks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and Access
• Experience with VBA and/or SQL a plus
• Strong communication skills (oral and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external vendors
• Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
• Previous experience in the financial services industry or completion of finance- or investment-related coursework a plus
• Probability and Statistics background a plus
• Must be available to complete the full duration of co-op and training week

SIG is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at SIG via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of SIG, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by SIG.