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About the Program 

  • The Financial Markets Program (FM) is a selective program that prepares UChicago students for successful careers in Trading, Markets, Risk Management, Data Science, Sports Analytics, Finance, and Econ Consulting.
  • FM members secure job and internship opportunities with top firms such as Citadel, SIG, Jane Street, Optiver, DRW, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, & Goldman Sachs.

Financial Markets Curriculum

The program prepares students for success with a holistic curriculum that includes:

  • Trading  workshops covering key skills such as Market Making, Macro, Sell side Hedge Fund Trading, along with Python & Machine Learning Workshops
  • Site Visits  to Chicago area trading firms such as DRW, IMC, Optiver, Chicago Trading Company, Belvedere, Peak6.
  • MBA-level coursework at the world-renowned Chicago Booth School of Business

Application Eligibility 

  • Current first-year
  • All majors welcome
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Commitment to being available on Fridays from 1:45pm-5:00pm for required weekly workshops

How to Apply

  • Fill out this application form that includes the following:
    • Questions
    • Personal Statement
    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Recorded interview questions
  • See the document attached to this Handshake posting for more details about the application form.

NEW: Streamlined Application Deadlines for Both Programs! 

  • New this year, both Trott and FM will offer students two opportunities to apply:
    • Trott and FM Applications Option 1
      • Deadline: March 10th
      • Decisions Released: March 21st 
    • Trott and FM Applications Option 2 
      • Deadline: June 27th (Apps open June 1st)
      • Decisions Released: July 18th
  • Students can apply to both Trott & FM but will only be accepted to one program. Please indicated your preferred program on your application.

Which Application Cycle Should I Choose?

  • You can choose whichever is most convenient for you!
  • The March application could be a great fit if you’re eager to get started:
    • Students admitted to the Trott Business Program in March will begin the program in Spring Quarter 2025
    • Admitted FM students will have an opportunity to meet other cohort members and explore career paths – the main program curriculum will start in Fall 2025
  • The June application could be a great fit if you want to take your time on your application and focus on finishing the year strong:
    • Students admitted to Trott or FM in June will begin the program in Fall 2025

 

Questions? Contact Ashish Kishore at akishor@uchicago.edu. We look forward to receiving your application! 

  • This position is not benefits eligible.