Summer Intern 2027 - Quantitative Researcher (PhD) Five Rings · New York, United States 8 hours ago

Tradermath; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Corporate housing

Job summary

Five Rings offers an intensive 9 week summer internship program that runs from the beginning of June through the beginning of August. Interns will work closely with the research team on development projects, with a mentor fully dedicated to you during the internship.

You will take part in talks to introduce trading concepts and enjoy activities such as strategy game nights, nights out in NY, and dinners.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, or another qualifying field.
• Exceptional at math and with other quantitative skills.
• Has a hunger to work on some of the most complex mathematical problems we find.
• Must enjoy problem solving as this is at the forefront of the role
• Enjoys initiating/acting on a thought or idea as soon as it comes to mind.
• Proven track record of success within candidates field of specialty.
• Excited to work as a team, but also comfortable testing ideas independently.
• Must have basic programming experience through internships or academia.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Work with the research team on development projects.
• Take part in talks to introduce key trading concepts.
• Mentors will be dedicated to interns during the program.
• Collaborate with team members to tackle complex problems.

Skills

PhD candidate

Quantitative skills

Mathematics

Programming experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Learning mindset

Education

PhD candidate in relevant field

Job description

About Five Rings

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.

We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.

About the Program

Five Rings offers an intensive 9 week summer internship program that runs from the beginning of June through the beginning of August. The program includes immersion in hands-on projects, classroom instruction, and in-house built strategy games. Interns will work closely with the research team on development projects. You will have a mentor fully dedicated to you during the internship.

You will take part in a series of talks to introduce you to key trading concepts. We also offer a variety of activities such as strategic game nights, nights out in NY, dinners, and so much more.

About You

• Must be working towards a PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, or another qualifying field
• Exceptional at math and with other quantitative skills
• Has a hunger to work on some of the most complex mathematical problems we find
• Must enjoy problem solving as this is at the forefront of the roleli
• Enjoys initiating/acting on a thought or idea as soon as it comes to mind
• Proven track record of success within candidates field of specialty
• Excited to work as a team, but also comfortable testing ideas independently
• Must have basic programming experience through internships or academia
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Eager to learn

Annual Base Salary: $300,000. Additionally, interns receive a sign on bonus and corporate housing.