Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best
At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring Tower’s automated trading systems during Indian market hours across multiple exchanges while working in rotational shifts.
- Contributing to regulatory reporting, audit requests, inspections, internal controls, and the preparation and maintenance of related documentation.
- Designing and implementing trading and operations-related dashboards, reports, trackers, and data tools to support monitoring, analysis, and decision-making.
- Optimizing operational processes by identifying manual or repetitive activities and developing dashboards, reports, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Developing ad hoc reports and supporting miscellaneous job-related activities as assigned.
- Managing assigned projects and recurring activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery in accordance with established procedures and agreed timelines.
Qualifications
- A graduate degree in computer science, complemented by relevant industry experience, or a postgraduate degree or specialization in finance is preferred.
- Knowledge of Indian capital-market regulations, SEBI guidelines, exchange circulars, and exchange procedures; NISM Series XVI, VIII, and VII certifications are preferred.
- Experience or exposure to a high-frequency trading (HFT) or algorithmic trading environment, with familiarity with risk controls across equities, futures, options, and commodities markets, is preferred.
- Knowledge of Python, SQL, R, or other data-analysis tools; experience with Linux is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate data, process, and operational issues.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
- 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
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- At least 1-3 years of experience in a trading or trade support role
- Experience or exposure to high-frequency automated trading strategies
- Working knowledge of risk controls across equities, futures, options, and FX markets
- Understanding of exchange-specific rules and procedures
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English for business purposes
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including morning and evening shifts
- Experience with SQL, Python, and Linux
Tower Research Capital Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tower Research Capital and has not been reviewed or approved by Tower Research Capital.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Pay is considered competitive versus broader tech and finance markets, with strong base and bonus potential in quant research/trading and specialized engineering. Feedback suggests total compensation can be particularly attractive early in career and for revenue‑linked roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with policies highlighting substantial annual vacation. Feedback suggests formal allowances are a notable part of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary in‑office meals, regular social events, donation matching, and professional development workshops are highlighted as everyday perks. Feedback suggests these cultural and lifestyle benefits are a consistent strength across materials.
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What We Do
Founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton, Tower Research Capital is a trading and technology company that has built some of the fastest, most sophisticated electronic trading platforms in the world.
