Wintermute Trader Assessment Day 2026

At a glance:

• Overview: On March 6, 2026, we're inviting a small group of exceptional graduates to join us at our London office for an Algorithmic Trader Assessment Day. This is a chance to meet experienced Wintermute traders, take part in interesting technical challenges, and learn more about how we operate.
• Date: Friday, 6 March 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Location: Wintermute office, Central London
• Audience: Graduates interested in trading roles starting in 2026
• Registration: Apply using your CV by Feb 15, 2026

Calling all curious problem-solvers!

• This is an assessment day (not a traditional interview) designed to challenge you and give a real taste of life at Wintermute.
• You'll spend the evening solving practical, trading-inspired problems while learning from senior team members and meeting traders and other employees.
• You'll explore the office, experience the culture, and see how the team thinks about markets.
• Free food, drinks, and Wintermute merch will be available throughout the evening.

What we've prepared

• Fun technical and quantitative games
• Market making challenges
• Trading Tests

Who should register:

• You don't need prior trading experience; curiosity matters more. This is for people who:
• Are interested in a trading role at Wintermute starting in 2026
• Love solving hard problems with Python
• Are curious about crypto, HFT and liquidity provision
• Want responsibility, ownership, and real impact

How to join

• Register using your CV until Feb 15, 2026
• Successful applicants will receive our online assessments before February 20
• Top performers are invited to the in person Assessment day before February 27. This is an in person event, Wintermute will cover the train ticket costs within the UK.

Successful members of the assessment day will be invited for a final interview.