Financial Markets Program
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:
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Trott and FM Applications Option 1
- Deadline: March 10th
- Decisions Released: March 21st
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Trott and FM Applications Option 2
- Deadline: June 27th (Apps open June 1st)
- Decisions Released: July 18th
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Trott and FM Applications Option 1
- 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.