Quantitative Trader/Researcher Graduate Programme 2027

The role

This person will design, implement, and deploy high or mid-frequency trading algorithms. They will research and enhance existing trading strategies and analyze market data to explore trading ideas.

What you will do

• Designing, implementing, and deploying high or mid-frequency trading algorithms
• Working with a dedicated mentor to research and enhance existing trading strategies
• Exploring trading ideas by analyzing market data
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
• Contributing to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading

Required qualifications

• A Master's and/or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, data science, financial engineering, or related fields
• A strong background in Python, C++
• 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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams.