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Tower Research CapitalNew York City, NYInternship

Quantitative Trader Intern, PhD

Join Tower Research Capital as a Quantitative Trader Intern in New York, designing and deploying high-frequency trading algorithms while analyzing market data and enhancing trading strategies.

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Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms.
  • Research and enhance trading strategies with a dedicated mentor.
  • Analyze market data and microstructure for trading patterns.
  • Create tools for data pattern analysis.
  • Contribute to analytical computation libraries for market data.
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Qualifications

  • Available for 4-6 months or a 10-week summer term.
  • PhD student in math, statistics, physics, EE, CS, economics, or related fields.
  • Strong background in C++, R, Python, or object-oriented programming.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Passion for new technologies and ideas.
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Past industry experience.
  • Experience with machine learning.
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Salary and Benefits

  • Weekly base salary range $3,500-$5,700 in New York.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily.
  • Networking and social events like Broadway shows and cooking classes.
  • Mentorship from senior management and alumni.