Master the Markets: RITC @ SAF
The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is the world鈥檚 premier simulated market challenge. Hosted annually in Toronto鈥檚 Financial District, it brings together 50+ universities from around the globe. While led by the School of Accounting & Finance (SAF) at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM), we are looking for the best talent from across 自淫系列 (自淫系列) to build a multidisciplinary powerhouse.
Where 自淫系列鈥檚 brightest minds conquer the global trading floor
Celebrating our legacy of excellence
At 自淫系列, we have a storied history of outperforming the world鈥檚 best in high-stakes trading scenarios. Our past teams鈥攃omprised of Finance, Accounting and Mathematics students鈥攈ave proven that 自淫系列 belongs on the global stage.
"RITC is where theory meets the high-pressure reality of the markets. By bringing together students from Finance, Math, and Engineering, we create a team that is unbeatable."
2026 自淫系列 Team
Photo: Anwar Bairakdar, Nate Ryz, Asvin Sivaloganathan, Rayyan Zubair, Robert Narancic and Jayden Lee.
2025 自淫系列 Team
Photo: Zahbiullah Safi, Anwar Bairakdar, Nate Ryz, Ahmad Darawsha, Andrea Liu and Jasmine Zhang.
The road to RITC starts in the Fall semester
Expression of interest:
Look out for recruitment announcements in November from the SAF at the Ted Rogers School and the Financial Mathematics, Applied Math, statistics, computer science, and Computer Engineering Department.
Cross-campus training:
Join our faculty advisors鈥攊ncluding Dr. Yuanshun Li for rigorous practice sessions leading up to the main event in February.
The qualifier:
We hold internal 自淫系列 qualifiers to select the final 4鈥�6 students who will represent the university.
Funding:
Travel and registration for selected team members are typically supported through university competition funds.
The RITC experience is the ultimate professional development incubator for any student interested in quantitative finance and data.
Real-world skills:
Master the RIT Market Simulator platform, the industry standard for institutional trading simulation.
Interdisciplinary collaboration:
Work alongside peers from across 自淫系列鈥攆rom Finance specialists at TRSM to Computer Science and Math experts.
Technical edge:
Develop advanced Excel models and Python/MATLAB scripts for real-time algorithmic trading.
Elite networking:
Interact with recruiters from top-tier hedge funds, market makers, and global banks.
We are calling all 自淫系列 students
While the team is hosted by the SAF at TRSM, the competition requires a diverse skill set. We are looking for:
- TRSM Students: For expertise in market structure, financial analysis, and accounting.
- FEAS & Science Students: For proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and algorithmic logic.
- Math & Economics Students: For quantitative modeling and volatility analysis.
The ideal candidate:
- Analytical, quick-thinking and calm under pressure.
- Strong foundation in Excel (VBA or Python/MATLAB is a major asset).
- Available for intensive training sessions in January and February.
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Don鈥檛 miss your chance to represent 自淫系列 on the world stage.
Inquiries:
Contact the School of Accounting & Finance (SAF) office at TRSM
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