Graduate Trading Operations Analyst: 2027

As a Trading Operations Analyst, you will gain exposure to the full life cycle of Susquehanna’s trading activity and develop a strong foundational understanding of the industry and the dynamic environment in which we operate.

Trading Operations sits at the intersection of trading, technology, and external counterparties - providing you with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and contribute to impactful projects that drive our success.

Throughout your graduate program, you’ll work closely with our core team and rotate across different trading desks such as Options, ETF, Treasury and Equity Finance, gaining hands-on experience. Each rotation is designed to deepen your knowledge and broaden your perspective on how our trading ecosystem functions.

If you have a keen interest in the financial markets, collaborating with traders while up-skilling technically then the Trading Operations internship could be for you.

• Problem Solver: You enjoy solving puzzles and love when you discover a solution to difficult problems. You’re not afraid to discuss ideas and work with others to find the optimal solution.
  Communicator: You enjoy building relationships with those you work closely with. You enjoy sharing ideas, expressing your thoughts and listening to the views of others.
• Ambitious: You constantly set yourself goals in life and give your all to achieve them. Be it in Arts, Sports, Academics or another passion you have, you’re not afraid to put in the effort to reach your full potential.
• Numerical + Logical: When it comes to decision making, you use clear and sound reasoning. You’re rational and like to use numbers and data to come up with sensible solutions.
• Curious: You’re eager to find out more about what it’s like to work in the Finance sector, and specifically Trading Operations. Have a passion and identifiable interest in the financial markets and current affairs.
• Soon-to-be or Recent Grad: Confirmed plan to graduate by December 2026 with a degree in any discipline (most typically STEM), Distinction average WAM, from an Australian or New Zealand University.

What’s in it for you

• Education: Susquehanna’s in-house education programme is widely recognised as being the best in the industry. You will attend regular sessions to learn about the business, our products, and the technology we use (Excel, SQL, Python etc.). Graduates will also complete a short secondment to our headquartes in Philadelphia.
• Support: You will be assigned a mentor from our trading operations team for each of your rotations. You will also be assigned a buddy who was a previous OA to guide you along the way.
• Real Impact: You will work collaboratively with the technology team and traders on your desk to develop trade ideas and provide real-time opinions throughout the trading day. You will collaborate on daily tasks and improvements which are key to the ongoing success of the business.
• Culture: Our culture allows employees of every level to thrive. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development, no matter how long you’ve been in Susquehanna.
• Perks: Highly competitive remuneration. Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch. Relocation provided. 

Our interview process

1. Application
2. Recruiter Conversation
3. Business Screen
4. Office Interview
5. Job Offer

About Susquehanna
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.

Equal opportunity statement
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you have any questions, please contact sydneycampus@sig.com.

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