Quantitative Trader/Researcher Intern - Summer 2027

The role

This intern will design, implement, and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms. They will explore trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• 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
• A working knowledge of Linux/Unix
• 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
• Interest in financial markets

Nice to have

• Past industry experience
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads
• Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research and data modeling

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Housing accommodation
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• Exciting networking and social events (e.g. Broadway shows, escape rooms, cooking classes)
• Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
• Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.