2027 Summer Internship - Technical
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Salary
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£45,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2422 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 56% sure that is the right code. Virtu Financial is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers) · 56% match
- Likely 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts) · 12% match
- Likely 3531 (Brokers) · 11% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
3531 Brokers Also possible | £36,700 | £52,400 | £52,400 | £52,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Our unique culture combines the creativity of a fast paced start up, with the stability of a disciplined financial services firm. We have fun, work hard and strive to be virtuous in all we do.
Virtu Execution Services (VES) comprises of the firm's client-facing business encompassing, Brokerage, Analytics and Workflow technology. The increased technical roles under VES include Algo Development, Technology Support, and Analytics.
Roles Within VES Technical Teams Offer The Opportunity To
- Become a multi-faceted Financial Services professional, joining a global team engaging with a wide range of vendors and institutional and retail clients
- Receive an in-depth education on global financial markets and apply knowledge to a spectrum of Virtu's products and services- combining technology with business needs
- Work alongside a select technical team to solve client queries and improve our products
- Contribute to day to day tasks, such as automating workflows, investigating execution based questions and researching/building key processes
- Location: London, United Kingdom (onsite) for openings in London & Dublin
- Dates: 10 week programme, starting 21 June 2027 - 27 August 2027
- Entering final year of school, or students expected to be ready for full time employment between December 2027 - June 2028
- Excellent academic background (all subjects welcome)
- Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills and mathematical aptitude
- Some programming experience is required (Python, SQL, Java or C++ are a plus)
- A physicaliser; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare
- To work in a organisationally flat structure with an entrepreneurial environment.
- Be part of a single team of professionals committed to excellence, passionate about continually learning, improving and raising the bar
- A firm committed to create an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment to individuals from all backgrounds
- A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits.
- An open environment to explore and implement new ideas, and take ownership of team initiatives from the start
After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be emailed to you via Hackerrank. Upon review, we will reach out to arrange next steps. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Closing Date: 11 December 2026
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Finance and investment analysts and advisers (SOC 2422) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~203k in sample- Middle half £36,296–68,744
- Median £49,816
- Going rate £45,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Virtu Financial holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2422 going rate of £45,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.