Jane Street Portal Program: Application for Quantitative Students

You’re invited to apply to Portal, a Jane Street program, in Sydney, Australia. Who: Quantitative and technical students who are currently enrolled at universities in Australia and New Zealand When: Thursday, 9 April - Sunday, 12 April, 2026 Where: Sydney, Australia Deadline to apply: Sunday, 8 March, 2026 @ 11:59pm This April, Jane Street is bringing Portal, an immersive program, to Sydney, Australia. We invite university students in Australia and New Zealand to participate in this multi-day event, designed to provide a deeper understanding of our work as a quantitative trading firm. Selected participants will engage in strategic games, technical activities, and insightful talks that showcase the analytical and problem-solving skills we use in trading and technology. Participants will arrive in Sydney on the evening of Thursday, 9 April, and can depart either on the evening of Sunday, 12 April, or anytime on Monday, 13 April. Jane Street will provide all travel to and from Sydney, as well as meals, accommodations, and social events. Trading & Research — Students will learn about mathematical and financial topics such as probability, market structure, and arbitrage through a combination of short lectures, group games, and mock trading sessions. Software Engineering — Students will learn about the concepts, tools, and skills that we use in our everyday work through talks and hands-on activities. Working together with full-time Jane Street developers, they'll build experience with programming fundamentals, software design principles, and development practices that are used throughout the industry. Our programs provide valuable opportunities to explore the technical aspects of quantitative trading and software engineering. Students who participate in our Portal program gain practical skills and knowledge, and participating students will be prioritized in our internship interview process. No prior knowledge of finance is required—just an interest in discovering what a career in trading and software engineering at Jane Street could look like. Apply here to be considered for a spot! https://www.janestreet.com/apply-portal-aus/ (link in bio too)