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Quantitative Researcher Intern, PhD or Postdoc

Tower Research Capital
Location
Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney
Posted
19 days ago
Department
On-Campus Recruiting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD or Postdoctoral research focusing on mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, machine learning, or related fields
  • Currently in the penultimate or final year of academic study
  • Proficient in an object-oriented programming language (C++ and Python preferred)
  • A working knowledge of Linux/Unix
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • A passion for new technologies and ideas
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
What the job really is

As a Quantitative Researcher Intern at Tower Research Capital, you will design, implement, and deploy trading algorithms while analyzing market data for patterns. Your role will involve creating analytical tools, contributing to computation libraries, and developing exchange simulators, all within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
  • Exciting networking and social events
  • Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
  • Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed
  • Role involves high-frequency trading which may require quick adaptation to fast-paced changes
  • Focus on collaboration and a non-hierarchical structure may appeal to some candidates but not others
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