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Trading Systems Intern 2025

AT MarketAxess
MarketAxess

Trading Systems Intern 2025

New York, NY

About Us 

MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There. 

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The Role 

In this position, you will be part of a 9-week Global Intern program, where you will work with other developers, architects, test engineers and product management in the development of real-time fixed income trading systems.  You’ll be a part of our Pragma team, which powers a quantitative trading platform and specializes in algorithmic and analytical services.  

How You'll Help Take Us There  

  • Join a development team where you will be under supervision of technologists and participate in team scrum meetings. 
  • Understand business requirements and how to translate them into technical designs. 
  • Work on a software project that solves a real need for MarketAxess 
  • Participate in software design, development, testing, bug-fixes, and code reviews. 
  • Implement features and/or tools related to electronic trading in capital markets. 
  • See your creation come into existence and use by the end of the summer program. 

What We're Looking for 

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program in mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar from an accredited college or university. This internship is intended for students with 1-2 semesters to complete until their degree is conferred. 
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without employment visa sponsorship required now or in the future.  
  • Experience programming in Java. 
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms, OO programming, Design Patterns. 
  • Familiarity with Linux command line and scripting. 
  • Self-organized, curious, motivated to seek out solutions to problems independently. 
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, and deal with changing priorities.  

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $35.00 USD to $45.00 USD per hour. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.  

MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: 4400322006
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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