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International Student Network for Quantitative Trading

International Student Network for Quantitative Trading

International Student Network for Quantitative Trading

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Join top talents from elite universities across Europe and the USA, including Bocconi, HSG, LSE and NYU, to research, build, and test trading strategies; while profiting from the network’s collective success.

Join top talents from elite universities across Europe and the USA, including Bocconi, HSG, LSE and NYU, to research, build, and test trading strategies; while profiting from the network’s collective success.

Join top talents from elite universities across Europe and the USA, including Bocconi, HSG, LSE and NYU, to research, build, and test trading strategies; while profiting from the network’s collective success.

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97% of our members land an internship after joining D+A Strategies

FUTURE OF PROP TRADING

Master trading, compete in challenges & gain valuable research

Master trading, compete in challenges & gain valuable research

Empowering students to become professional traders through quant research, strategy development, and real-world trading challenges.

Empowering students to become professional traders through quant research, strategy development, and real-world trading challenges.

Empowering students to become professional traders through quant research, strategy development, and real-world trading challenges.

97% of our members land an internship after joining D+A Strategies

97% of our members land an internship after joining D+A Strategies

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EXPLORE OUR BENEFITS

YOUR PATH AT D+A

YOUR PATH AT D+A

YOUR PATH AT D+A

From Beginner to Expert

From the fundamentals of trading to deep market analysis. Become a financial expert in todays fast paced global economy and pave the way for your future professional career.

From Beginner to Expert

From the fundamentals of trading to deep market analysis. Become a financial expert in todays fast paced global economy and pave the way for your future professional career.

From Beginner to Expert

From the fundamentals of trading to deep market analysis. Become a financial expert in todays fast paced global economy.

Stage 04AssociateTrading Syndicate

Take on a mentoring role in one of our specialised teams and guide junior members along their journey. You also have the possibility to apply to join our Trading Syndicate.

Loyalty payout estimate
Monthly return5%
Funded accounts2
Size per account$200,000
Total funded volume$400,000
Total profit$20,000
Association share (80% profit split)$16,000
Member pool (95% of that)$15,200
Payout per member$23.75

Illustration only, based on approximately 640 members currently in the Loyalty Program. A payout is made only when a Funded Account is successfully passed. No legal entitlement, as we are not an investment fund.

TraineeTrainee Program

Start with a fundamental understanding of how financial markets actually function and build up to the point where you are able to develop your own trading strategies.

Junior AnalystAnalyst Team

Combine the theoretical concepts from the Trainee Program with tools such as Python and R to evaluate large amounts of data and make data driven decisions.

Senior AnalystSpecialised Teams

Specialise in either Quant Research or Quant Trading. In Research you focus on how macroeconomic and geopolitical events impact and influence financial markets. In Quant Trading you develop your own trading algorithms together with our 10+ partner firms located across the globe.

AssociateTrading Syndicate

Take on a mentoring role in one of our specialised teams and guide junior members along their journey. You also have the possibility to apply to join our Trading Syndicate.

Loyalty payout estimate
Monthly return5%
Funded accounts2
Size per account$200,000
Total funded volume$400,000
Total profit$20,000
Association share (80% profit split)$16,000
Member pool (95% of that)$15,200
Payout per member$23.75

Illustration only, based on approximately 640 members currently in the Loyalty Program. A payout is made only when a Funded Account is successfully passed. No legal entitlement, as we are not an investment fund.

HeadOperating Partner

Lead your own team of people. Not only in Quant Trading and Quant Research, but also in Marketing, Operations, Partnerships and Human Resources.

Join Our Trainee Program: From Beginner to Quant Trader

Start with the fundamentals of trading and progress to developing, backtesting, and applying your own strategies. Dive into research papers, collaborate on market analysis, and compete in trading challenges against other members of our network.

Join Our Trainee Program: From Beginner to Quant Trader

Start with the fundamentals of trading and progress to developing, backtesting, and applying your own strategies. Dive into research papers, collaborate on market analysis, and compete in trading challenges against other members of our network.

Join Our Trainee Program: From Beginner to Quant Trader

Start with the fundamentals of trading and progress to developing, backtesting, and applying your own strategies. Dive into research papers, collaborate on market analysis, and compete in trading challenges against other members of our network.

Master Prop Trading & Become A Funded Trader

Learn what prop trading is, how you and the network can leverage it for capital, and how to navigate firm challenges successfully.

Master Prop Trading & Become A Funded Trader

Learn what prop trading is, how you and the network can leverage it for capital, and how to navigate firm challenges successfully.

Master Prop Trading & Become A Funded Trader

Learn what prop trading is, how you and the network can leverage it for capital, and how to navigate firm challenges successfully.

Choose Your Path: Quant Research Team or Quant Trading Team

Join the Quant Research Team to analyse macroeconomic developments, identify market inefficiencies, and develop data-driven insights through structured research reports and statistical analysis. Or become part of the Quant Trading Team, where you design, backtest, and deploy systematic trading strategies, work with real market data, and optimise performance for live execution, including participation in prop firm challenges.

Choose Your Path: Quant Research Team or Quant Trading Team

Join the Quant Research Team to analyse macroeconomic developments, identify market inefficiencies, and develop data-driven insights through structured research reports and statistical analysis. Or become part of the Quant Trading Team, where you design, backtest, and deploy systematic trading strategies, work with real market data, and optimise performance for live execution, including participation in prop firm challenges.

Choose Your Path: Quant Research Team or Quant Trading Team

Join the Quant Research Team to analyse macroeconomic developments, identify market inefficiencies, and develop data-driven insights through structured research reports and statistical analysis. Or become part of the Quant Trading Team, where you design, backtest, and deploy systematic trading strategies, work with real market data, and optimise performance for live execution, including participation in prop firm challenges.

A Global Network of Top Business School Students

Join an international community of students from the world's leading business schools. Gain exclusive insights into trading, investment banking, and consulting, connecting you with top talent and opportunities across the finance industry.

A Global Network of Top Business School Students

Join an international community of students from the world's leading business schools. Gain exclusive insights into trading, investment banking, and consulting, connecting you with top talent and opportunities across the finance industry.

Insights from Industry Experts

Gain valuable knowledge through exclusive lectures and deep market analysis from leading professionals in quantitative trading and finance.

Insights from Industry Experts

Gain valuable knowledge through exclusive lectures and deep market analysis from leading professionals in quantitative trading and finance.

A Global Network of Top Business School Students

Join an international community of students from the world's leading business schools. Gain exclusive insights into trading, investment banking, and consulting, connecting you with top talent and opportunities across the finance industry.

A Global Network of Top Business School Students

Join an international community of students from the world's leading business schools. Gain exclusive insights into trading, investment banking, and consulting, connecting you with top talent and opportunities across the finance industry.

Insights from Industry Experts

Gain valuable knowledge through exclusive lectures and deep market analysis from leading professionals in quantitative trading and finance.

Insights from Industry Experts

Gain valuable knowledge through exclusive lectures and deep market analysis from leading professionals in quantitative trading and finance.

LET THE RESULTS SPEAK

Testimonials by Members

LET THE RESULTS SPEAK

Testimonials by Our Members

LET THE RESULTS SPEAK

Testimonials by Our Members

"D+A Strategies helped me to move away from theoretical concepts and gave me hands-on experience which made me feel very comfortable going into my interview process"
Chiara S.

MSc, Wharton, Amundi

"D+A Strategies helped me to move away from theoretical concepts and gave me hands-on experience which made me feel very comfortable going into my interview process"
Chiara S.

MSc, Wharton, Amundi

"[...] wanted to mention how useful I have found the process so far. I just completed an interview at Point72 and felt confident going into it thanks to this opportunity. So thank you for taking me on board!"
David L.

BSc, London School of Economics, Point72

"Love the international spirit and developing my own strategies together with the rest of the team"
Marco R.

MSc, Bocconi, Goldman Sachs

"[...] Just wanted to reach out. I had no experience with trading coming in and just passed my first 100K FTMO challenge."
Ryan T.

BSc, Oxford, 400K Funded Trader

"I really appreciate the effort you put in and helped me solve this issue (with my strategy). [...] Btw just got an offer from Citadel for next summer, happy to hear from others about their experience!"
Minahil S.

BSc, HKUST, Citadel

"Trading cannot be understood entirely in theory, you need to try it, fail, and try again. Great to see how you guys do it"
Giulio L.

PhD Candidate, Imperial College, Researcher

"Trading cannot be understood entirely in theory. You need to try it, fail, and try again. Great to see how you guys do it"
Giulio L.

PhD Candidate, Imperial College, Researcher

"Thank you for the level of detail you put in, much appreciated!"
James G.

BSc, NYU Stern, Houlihan Lokey

"[...], thank you very much! By the way I saw D+A Strategies published results of the Algorithm on LinkedIn, it's insane and shows the visibility the team is getting! Super happy to have joined. See you next meeting!"
Tanguy N.

MSc, London Business School, McKinsey

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© 2026 D+A Strategies · DNA Strategies · FZCO. All rights reserved.Educational content only · Trading involves risk.
© 2026 D+A Strategies · DNA Strategies · FZCO. All rights reserved.Educational content only · Trading involves risk.