Quantitative Researcher Intern at Tower Research Capital in New York

Summary: 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 trading strategies, and analyze market data while collaborating with experienced mentors. 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 Required Qualifications: - Availability for 4-5 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 Required Skills: Python 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