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Five RingsNew York City, NY

Summer Intern 2027 - Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

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Programme

Internship

Location

New York City, NY

Duration

9 weeks

About the role

Five Rings offers a 9-week summer internship for PhD students in quantitative fields to work on complex mathematical problems in trading. Interns receive mentorship, hands-on projects, and participate in strategy games and talks.

Program Details

  • 9-week internship from early June to early August.
  • Includes hands-on projects, classroom instruction, and strategy games.
  • Mentorship provided throughout the internship.
  • Social activities like game nights and dinners included.

Role Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the research team on development projects.
  • Engage in problem solving and mathematical challenges.
  • Participate in talks introducing key trading concepts.
  • Collaborate with team members and test ideas independently.

Candidate Requirements

  • Pursuing a PhD in computer science, math, physics, statistics, economics, or related field.
  • Strong quantitative and mathematical skills.
  • Basic programming experience from internships or academia.
  • Detail-oriented, eager to learn, and proactive in idea implementation.
  • Proven success in academic or professional specialty.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual base salary of $300,000.
  • Sign-on bonus provided.
  • Corporate housing included.