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Tower Research Capital ยท 2 months ago

Quantitative Researcher Intern

positionNew York
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998, known for its high-performance platform and innovative trading strategies. The Quantitative Researcher Intern will research trading algorithms, enhance existing strategies, and analyze market data under the guidance of a mentor.

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Responsibilities

Researching high or mid-frequency trading algorithms or signals
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

Qualification

PythonMathematicsStatisticsProblem-solvingTask managementPassion for technologyCommunication skills

Required

Availability for 4-5 months (January-May 2026)
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
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

Competitive compensation package
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions

Company

Tower Research Capital

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Tower Research Capital is a computerized trading firm in the field of high-frequency trading.
dateFounded in 1998
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.tower-research.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Richard Colpron
CFO
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Sean Concannon, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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