Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Quantitative Researcher Intern to join one of our trading teams. You’ll draw upon your computer science, mathematical, and analytical abilities to develop complex and nimble code used to grow our business and increase the efficiency of the global financial markets.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and deploying 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
Qualifications:
- Availability for 6 months
- 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
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Understanding of machine learning algorithms
- Experience with projects in Machine Learning
- Financial experience is not required, but interest in financial markets is a plus.
Benefits:
Tower’s office is located in the heart of London’s financial district, and is easily accessible by public transport links. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
- Temporary housing accommodation
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- Exciting networking and social events
- Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
- Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer
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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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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.
