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List of Freshman/Sophomore Job Opportunities


Use your underclassman status to your advantage with this list of Freshman and Sophomore specific opportunities. Don't forget to apply to other opportunities as well!

These are not the only places that will hire underclassmen, so make sure to keep your options open!

Internships / Fellowships

OpportunityDescription
Explore MicrosoftHow cool would it be if you got to explore different roles in software development within your first two years of college?
UberSTARAs a software engineer intern/co-op, you’ll have a direct impact on the customer experience for riders, drivers, eaters, restaurant and business owners and cities alike.
Code2040 Fellows ProgramThis nine-week fellowship is an intensive summer program created for Black and Latinx college-level computer science students from around the country.
HRT Sophomore InternshipA competitive rotational summer program where sophomores work on real-world projects across Algorithm Development (Quant Research) and Software Engineering teams.
Bank of America Freshman AnalystGlobal Technology & Operations (GT&O) provides end-to-end technology and fulfillment to individual consumers, small businesses, middle-market businesses and large corporations. Apply by Novermber 1st
AT&T Emerging TechnologiesYou'll get a head start with a company that's known for innovation.
SAP STARIt is a paid, multi-year, rotational training program designed to help university students jumpstart their career and dive into real-world project work.

Exploratory / Insight Events

OpportunityDescription
Jane Street SEEOver the course of four days, a select group of first-year and second-year students will meet Jane Street employees and learn how math and computer science have a real-world impact.
Jane Street FOCuSA program designed for first-year students from underrepresented groups to explore careers in trading, software engineering, and strategy/product.
Jane Street IN FOCUSAn immersive program featuring tracks in Trading, Software Engineering, and Strategy & Product for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Jane Street FTTPFirst-year Trading and Technology Programme: A multi-day event for first-year STEM students featuring interactive classes and mock trading simulations.
Optiver FutureFocusAn immersive 3-5 day program offering Tech and Quant tracks for students to gain early exposure to market making and trading systems.
Citadel DiscoverA one or two-day event in Spring for top students to explore Citadel and Citadel Securities, featuring networking and insight into the financial markets.
HRT Inside HRTA three-day insight program for first and second-year STEM students from underrepresented backgrounds to explore the world of quantitative finance.
HRT WITTIWomen in Trading and Technology Internship: A 2-4 week winter program for women and non-binary students featuring hands-on Python/C++ projects and mentorship.
DE Shaw FellowshipsThe fellowships include an introduction to our firm, insights into our rigorous approach to finance, and several professional and social networking opportunities.
SIG Discovery DayA one or two-day program for 1st and 2nd year students to explore SIG's culture, including insights into quantitative trading and technology.
SIG Sophomore Discoveryjoin us at SIG to learn more about what a day in the life looks like across our buy side research, sell side research and ETF sales & trading teams.
Goldman SachsThe program is open to all majors and provides to students an introduction to the financial world through hands on experience, key insights into the Goldman Sachs culture, and networking opportunities with professionals at the firm.
Capital One SummitDuring this one-week program, a small, exceptional group of freshmen and sophomores will be immersed in our startup-minded and innovative culture while exploring and developing the technology and problem-solving skills valued by today’s top employers.
McKinseyFYLA is an exclusive two-day workshop during which attendees explore the potential of a career in consulting and refine their problem-solving and leadership skills.
Two Sigma New Seekers SummitInterested in learning how to apply your passion for math, science, technology, and desire to do impactful work?
JP Morgan Sophomore EdgeSophomore Edge is a program that seeks to provide training experiences for historically underrepresented segments in the field of financial services.
Vanguard EXPLORE DaysGet an early look at our culture and network with peers and professionals during our EXPLORE Day.
Uber APM SummitUber APM summit
Morgan Stanley Early InsightsOur full-day program provides an opportunity to explore the financial services industry, the firm's businesses and culture.
BloombergFreshman Insights Day is a full day of professional development workshops and networking sessions designed for first year undergraduate university students of all disciplines and majors interested in finance and technology.
Belvedere ExternshipBelvedere Trading’s externship program is a great way for underclassmen students to learn more about the proprietary trading and technology industry, while gaining a valuable understanding of where their career interests lie.

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