Summer Intern 2027 - Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

The role

Interns will work closely with the research team on development projects. The program includes immersion in hands-on projects, classroom instruction, and in-house built strategy games.

What you will do

• Work closely with the research team on development projects
• Take part in a series of talks to introduce you to key trading concepts

Required qualifications

• Must be working towards a PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, or another qualifying field
• Exceptional at math and with other quantitative skills
• Has a hunger to work on some of the most complex mathematical problems we find
• Must enjoy problem solving
• Enjoys initiating/acting on a thought or idea as soon as it comes to mind
• Proven track record of success within candidates field of specialty
• Excited to work as a team, but also comfortable testing ideas independently
• Must have basic programming experience through internships or academia
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Eager to learn

Benefits

• Sign on bonus
• Corporate housing
• Strategic game nights
• Nights out in NY
• Dinners

About the company

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm that trades in various domestic and international markets. The firm has an open culture and encourages the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.