Meet people working in quantitative trading, test ideas with other students, and leave with something useful to think about next.
Next external event
An evening of quantitative problem-solving for students interested in trading, mathematics, statistics, computer science, and related fields. No prior trading experience is required.
Jake Isakson and Carter Kryzak will join AggieQuant for a conversation about trading work and careers at a proprietary firm.
ConfirmedAn on-campus conversation with Squarepoint alumni about the firm, its Commodities team, and opportunities at Squarepoint.
ConfirmedA roughly 30-minute presentation on power market basics and what working in the industry looks like.
A remote conversation shaped by questions submitted before the session, followed by live Q&A with AggieQuant members.
ConfirmedAn in-person event with Virtu Financial at Texas A&M.
ConfirmedMia DiIanni, Associate Director of MSCF Admissions & Recruiting, plans to visit campus to discuss Carnegie Mellon's MSCF program and career paths across quantitative finance.
Tentative · date held while travel details are finalizedA small-group office visit for up to 10 students. Members may arrive for the trader meeting around 6:50 AM, with lunch and conversations with Kershner traders later in the visit.
Date confirmed · final group arrival coordinated closerA virtual conversation on the shift from trading floors to electronic markets, the infrastructure behind modern trading, and careers across trading technology and operations.
Tentative · topic and timing being finalizedAn Austin trip anchored by an in-house day at All Options, with a PEAK6 visit also being explored.
PlanningBuilt by members
Smaller sessions for practicing together. Dates are announced in Discord once rooms and facilitators are confirmed.
Member-led sessions centered on one useful idea, a worked example, and time to ask questions.
Practical feedback on how to describe projects, coursework, and technical experience clearly.