The MSCF Program is partnering with the Women in Quant Finance Club and Smart Woman Securities to bring an exhilarating one-day trading competition to Carnegie Mellon University's campus! This event will bring together over 150 talented students from across the university to showcase their quantitative and trading skills!
Inspired by the renowned Rotman International Trading Competition by the Rotman School of Management, at the University of Toronto, this event expands the access to market simulation games. It offers exclusive networking events with our sponsors as teams of CMU students compete for prizes and demonstrate their ability to understand and successfully execute trading strategies.
The competition brings together teams of students to compete in a unique 1-day simulated market challenge where they test their skills in real-time from the safety of a structured learning environment.
The deadline to apply is September 5, 2025. | Application will go live August 5, 2025.
Participant Information
The one day competition will be comprised of student-formed teams of two working on quantitative trading strategies. Teams will compete in two cases released during the competition. All CMU students, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral are invited to form a team and apply.
It is strongly recommended that each team feature one member who is the Financial Strategy Lead and the other who is the Coding & Data Analysis Lead.
All participants will be offered the option of placing their resume in an event resume book that is shared with the event sponsors. During the competition there will be exclusive networking events and opportunities for onsite interviews. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring the trading competition offers unique opportunities to connect with some of the brightest upcoming minds in finance and trading. As a sponsor, you will gain:
- Direct Access to Talent
Meet and interact with top MSCF and undergraduate students eager to demonstrate their skills. - Exclusive Branding Opportunities
Highlight your brand across our event platform, website, and promotional materials. - Interview Opportunities
Utilize breakout rooms for one-on-one interviews with prospective candidates. - Advance Access
Receive the participant resume book ahead of the event. - Engagement Activities
Participate in coffee chats and a career fair-style event, allowing for deeper student interaction. - Community Engagement
Support diversity and inclusion in finance through our Women in Quant Finance Club
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Become a sponsor today and play a vital role in fostering the next generation of finance professionals! Contact Queeta Welch to become a sponsor today!
Read about the 2024 Trading Competition
Pioneering Experiential Learning in Finance at CMU with the 2024 MSCF Trading Competition
Save the Date!
- Aug 5 Team Application Open
- Sep 5 Team Application Deadline
- Sep 20 MSCF Trading Competition 9am - 4pm Pittsburgh & New York City