Tower Research Capital · 5 months ago
Quantitative Trader Intern (Summer 2026)
New York
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$3,000/wk - $5,000/wk
Start in 2026 SummerTower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998, known for its high-performance platform and independent trading teams. The Quantitative Trader Intern will design, implement, and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms while exploring trading ideas through market data analysis.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Designing, implementing, and deploying high-frequency trading algorithms
Exploring trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns
Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
Contributing to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading
Developing, augmenting, and calibrating exchange simulators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student
Majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields
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
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Interest in financial markets
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Housing accommodation
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
Exciting networking and social events (e.g. Broadway shows, escape rooms, cooking classes)
Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions
Company
Tower Research Capital
Tower Research Capital is a computerized trading firm in the field of high-frequency trading.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Colpron
CFO
Sean Concannon, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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