
2026 Caxton Associates Summer Internship Programme - Technology
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A 10-week on-site summer internship in Caxton Associates' Technology (Development) team in London, offering hands-on experience building scalable, distributed services for front-office users. Interns will work with microservices, open-source technologies and collaborate closely with quant developers and middle/back-office teams. Responsibilities include stakeholder communication, software design, pair programming, unit testing and troubleshooting, with mentorship and networking opportunities throughout the programme. The role provides exposure to hedge fund technology and practical industry experience within a collaborative team structure.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: Not specified
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About Caxton Associates:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.
About the Summer Internship Programme:
Caxton Associates' 10-week Summer Internship Programme offers a comprehensive immersion experience in the world of hedge funds together with an assignment to a team. Our internship provides valuable exposure within a collaborative team structure, an insight into responsibilities, functions, and cultural dynamics of our firm.
Our programme kicks off with “Fundamental’s Week” - a holistic perspective on the hedge fund industry offering insights into our business functions and asset classes. Our programme includes practical exposure beyond the office environment where you will have the opportunity in participating in relevant offsite networking events and volunteering activities.
Throughout your internship, you will receive dedicated support from peers and mentors who will assist you in navigating the programme, share valuable insights from their own career journeys, and help you pave the way for your future success.
As an intern at Caxton, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the following business functions:
- Business Administration and Management (“BAM”)
- Quantitative Analytics Group (“QAG”)
- Quantitative Development and Data (“QDD”)
- Technology
- Legal
- Finance (Product Control)
Duration of Programme: 10 weeks
Location: London (on-site)
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online on our Careers page. We encourage candidates to express their interests and motivations for their chosen area.
Application deadline: 31 January 2026.
About the Technology Team:
The Development team is responsible for building out the next generation of highly scalable, reusable, and performant distributed services and applications for front office users. Collaborating with skilled professionals, you'll gain valuable exposure to microservices architecture, and open-source technologies while contributing to the creation of scalable solutions for front office operations. You will work closely with quant developers and middle office / back-office technology teams across London and New York.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with stakeholders to understand and analyse business requirements, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business needs.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to craft best practice software designs, learning and contributing to industry-standard methodologies.
- Pair with developers to actively write code, conduct unit testing, and contribute to the development of software solutions.
- Provide support to troubleshoot and resolve issues, gaining real-time problem-solving experience.
- Engage with middle office and traders to gather feedback and ensure software meets their ongoing needs.





