Internships
Internships can provide a valuable way for students to apply their mathematical and problem-solving skills in a business environment. Students who perform well in the Simon Marais Mathematics Competition may be invited to apply to the following companies who have agreed to offer internships. Final offers rest with these individual companies.
IMC - About Us
The things that truly move us forward don’t exist yet. That’s why IMC is here. IMC is a leading global trading and technology firm. We’ve been reinventing technology-driven trading for over 30 years and our relentless pursuit of innovation runs throughout the entire organisation. We fuse creative freedom, open feedback, and quick iteration to empower the world’s most intelligent people. We make things happen today and make them better tomorrow. Across our offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Mumbai and Sydney—technologists and traders team up to improve our strategies whilst creating solutions to the world’s toughest problems. Find out more here. |
Jane Street - About Us
Jane Street works differently. We are a quantitative trading firm active on more than 200 trading venues across 45 countries. As a liquidity provider and market maker, we help form the backbone of global markets. Our approach is rooted in technology and rigorous quantitative analysis, but our success is driven by our people. As a company built on the power of mathematics, Jane Street is passionate about fostering mathematical talent and curiosity. We're thrilled to support the Simon Marais Mathematics Competition and similar initiatives that engage students with the beauty and real-world applications of mathematics. By sponsoring these events, we aim to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, critical thinkers, and innovators. Jane Street believes that nurturing mathematical skills is crucial for addressing complex global challenges and driving progress across various fields, from finance to technology and beyond. We have educational programs, internships and full time positions available in Hong Kong, London and New York. Our 2025 Summer Internships and Full Time positions are open now, find out more and apply here. Also have a look at this video. Love puzzles? So do we! Check our www.janestreet.com/puzzles where we post a new puzzle every month or two. If you think you’ve solved a puzzle, submit your solution! |
Optiver - About Us
Optiver is a hub for the mathematically-minded. Our employees love solving puzzles with the mission of improving the financial markets that underpin society. Our traders are swift and intuitive thinkers known for wielding theorems from the realms of calculus, probability and statistics. Our software engineers push the envelope of computation with lateral thinking and a penchant for algorithm design. Together, we seek to provide liquidity to financial markets and certainty in uncertain times. Find out more here. |