Tower Research Capital · 1 week ago
Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer 2027
New York, NY+1 more
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$3,500/wk - $5,700/wk
Start in 2027 SummerTower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. They are seeking a Quantitative Trader Intern to design and implement high-frequency trading algorithms, analyze market data, and contribute to trading infrastructure.
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 Ventures, the venture arm of Tower Research Capital, does pre-seed and seed investments in NYC.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
62%
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Engineering and Development
Accounting and Finance
Customer Service and Support
Management and Executive
Legal and Compliance
Sales
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (9)
2025 (33)
2024 (35)
2023 (31)
2022 (44)
2021 (31)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Colpron
CFO
Sean Concannon, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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