Careers in Finance NYC Trek

Trek Dates: April 7-9, 2025

Application Deadline: February 17, 5:00 p.m.myCHOICE is excited to offer a New York Careers in Finance Trek!

STEM PhD students and postdocs who seek to enter a quantitative finance career within the next 18 months are invited to apply to myCHOICE’s upcoming New York City Careers in Finance Trek. 10-12 trainees will be selected to travel to New York City for multiple site visits, where we will focus on careers in quantitative finance, trading, and finance. Participants will gain new professional contacts and insight into the exciting field of quantitative finance.

Potential Site Visits (Subject to Change)

• • Point72
  • Five Rings
  • Susquehanna International Group
  • Citadel
  • Two Sigma
  • DE Shaw

Participant Eligibility

PhD students, postdoctoral scientists, and recent alumni (<1 year since departing UChicago) from the BSD, PSD, or PME are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to individuals entering the job market within 18 months. Applications from master’s students and first- or second-year PhD students will not be considered.

Expectations of Trek Participants

Selected participants are expected to travel as a group and attend the entirety of the two-day trek. Upon completion of the trek, participants are required to reflect on their experience in a short survey.

Application Information

Complete the myCHOICE trek application via GRAD Gargoyle . You will be asked to submit the following documents.

• A current resume
• Cover letters for two positions that are currently open at the host companies listed above. Please include a copy of the job advertisement for the position(s) you are writing the cover letter(s) for.
• A personal statement that addresses your interest in quantitative finance and how participation in the trek will further your career goals. (2 page max)

Note: The selection process will be competitive. We encourage you to attend the virtual NYC Applications Best Practices Session on February 13 at 1pm or schedule a 1:1 advising appointment through GRAD Gargoyle to craft an effective application.

Applications Close February 17