Maths skills needed by traders day-to-day

What level of maths ability/knowledge do successful traders need day-to-day work?

Is the maths something you need to prepare for/proactively learn (if yes, what areas of maths should be the focus?) or do you mostly just pick it up as you go?

I know the maths requirements vary from desk to desk, but it’d be great to get a general idea of what to expect in a S&T internship…

Thanks a lot guys

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