Tower Research Capital is hiring a
Quantitative Trader Intern

Summary

Join Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm, as a Quantitative Trader Intern to collaborate with bright minds and create cutting-edge technology. As a Quantitative Trader Intern, you'll draw on your knowledge of mathematics, computer science, and statistics to uncover patterns in vast amounts of financial data and deploy profitable trading strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student
• Majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields
• Proficient in an object-oriented programming language (C++ and Python preferred)
• A working knowledge of Linux/Unix
• Past industry experience (a plus)
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads (a plus)
• Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research and data modeling (a plus)
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• A passion for new technologies and ideas
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and deploying high-frequency trading algorithms
• Exploring trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
• Contributing to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading
• Developing, augmenting, and calibrating exchange simulators

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Housing accommodation
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Exciting networking and social events (past events include Broadway shows, Escape Rooms, cooking classes)
• Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
• Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions