Summer Quant Research Intern (PhD) — Sign-On Bonus

Five Rings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Corporate housing

Job summary

Five Rings is offering a Summer Intern 2027 for a Quantitative Researcher (PhD) in New York. You will join a research team on development projects and gain exposure to hands-on trading concepts through classroom instruction and strategy games.

The program lasts 9 weeks from June to August, with mentorship and opportunities to work on complex mathematical problems. Strong math, programming basics, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

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
• Contribute to quantitative models and strategy ideas
• Participate in talks and strategic game sessions to learn trading concepts

Skills

Quantitative reasoning

Programming experience

Mathematics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

PhD candidate in CS/Math/Physics/Statistics/Economics

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

Five Rings is offering a Summer Intern 2027 for a Quantitative Researcher (PhD) in New York. You will join a research team on development projects and gain exposure to hands-on trading concepts through classroom instruction and strategy games.

The program lasts 9 weeks from June to August, with mentorship and opportunities to work on complex mathematical problems. Strong math, programming basics, and a collaborative mindset are essential.