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We are looking for research interns to join our Quantitative Equity team for 4 to 8 months starting in January or May 2027. We are a top-performing quant fund that manages over $111 billion in financial assets, with a track record spanning more than two decades. As a privately owned firm, we take a long-term perspective, investing in lasting business success and the long-term careers of our people. What You Will Do Investing presents a rich set of research problems that you will explore in this role. Quantitative Researchers lead the development of our investment models and strategies. As an intern, you will work on a real investment research project that requires thinking deeply about the factors that determine business success and modeling the complex dynamics of capital markets, including how information is created, interpreted and reflected in prices. Y our work will have a direct impact on investment outcomes. You will own your research project from beginning to end, including idea generation, signal construction, backtesting and calibration. There is plenty of opportunity to collaborate with your peers and receive mentorship from senior members of our research team. Our team works with: State-of-the-art techniques, including reinforcement learning, large language models, AI agents and econometric methods Large financial and alternative data Advanced technologies, such as high-performance computing infrastructure and custom research systems What You Bring Exceptional quantitative and technical ability : a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, finance or a related discipline An interest in finance: an interest in the domain is essential ; an understanding of capital markets and the drivers of business success is valuable but not required Evidence of exceptional ability and achievement: demonstrated through academic, professional, research, competition

We are looking for researchers to join our Quantitative Equity team. We are a top-performing quant fund that manages over $111 billion in financial assets, with a track record spanning more than two decades . As a privately owned firm, we take a long-term perspective, investing in lasting business success and the long-term careers of our people. What You Will Do Investing presents a rich set of research problems that you will explore in this role. Quantitative Researchers lead the development of our investment models and strategies. This requires thinking deeply about the factors that determine business success and modeling the complex dynamics of capital markets, including how information is created, interpreted and reflected in prices . Y our work will have a direct impact on investment outcomes. You will own your research projects from beginning to end, including idea generation, signal construction, backtesting and calibration. There is plenty of opportunity to collaborate with your peers and receive mentorship from senior members of our research team. Our team works with: State-of-the-art techniques, including reinforcement learning, large language models, AI agents and econometric methods Large financial and alternative data Advanced technologies, such as high-performance computing infrastructure and custom research systems What You Bring Exceptional quantitative and technical ability : a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, finance or a related discipline An interest in finance: an interest in the domain is essential ; an understanding of capital markets and the drivers of business success is valuable but not required Evidence of exceptional ability and achievement: demonstrated through academic, professional, research, competition, entrepreneurship, or other accomplishments The starting annual base salary range is $200,000 – $350,000 for new graduates.

About the Team: A well-established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced quantitative professional to develop and trade systematic macro strategies, with a focus on market microstructure. The candidate will be given the resources and support to drive the build out and expansion of the quantitative macro business. Role/Responsibilities: Perform rigorous and innovative research to develop systematic signals for global macro (futures, FX, etc.) markets, with a focus on market microstructure signals Perform feature engineering with order book tick data at intraday to daily horizons Perform feature combination using various modeling techniques ranging from linear to machine learning models Participate in the research pipeline end-to-end, including signal idea generation, data processing, modeling, strategy backtesting, and production implementation Help drive the growth of the investment process and research capabilities of the team Work in a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals with access to a cutting-edge research and trading infrastructure and clean datasets Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Requirements: MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 4+ years of experience in quantitative research, building statistical models for intraday to daily trading, as part of a successful proprietary trading team with a track record Knowledge of market microstructure for futures and/or FX Prior experience with tick data based feature generation, modelling, and monetization Demonstrated proficiency in Python, R, or C/C++. Familiarly with data science toolkits, such as scikit-learn, Pandas Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities Commitment to the highest ethical standards

About the Team: A well-established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced quantitative professional in the intraday to mid frequency systematic macro space. The candidate will be given the resources and support to drive the build out and expansion of the quantitative macro business. Role: Perform rigorous and innovative research to develop systematic signals for global macro (futures, FX, etc.) markets Work with price-volume and alternative data at intraday to multiday (up to 2-3 weeks) horizons in the mid-frequency space Participate in the research pipeline end-to-end, including signal idea generation, data processing, modeling, strategy backtesting, and production implementation Work in a team of highly qualified and motivated individuals with access to a cutting-edge research and trading infrastructure and clean datasets Responsibilities: Develop systematic trading models across global futures (equity indices, commodities and fixed income) and/or FX markets Alpha idea generation, backtesting, and implementation Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential Contribute to and enhance portfolio optimization, allocation and risk management processes Help drive the growth of the investment process and research capabilities of the team Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Requirements: MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance, or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 4+ years of signal research or portfolio management experience in futures markets and/or FX as part of a successful proprietary trading team with a track record Prior professional experience with signal combination, portfolio optimization and risk management Demonstrated proficiency in Python, R, or C/C++. Familiarly with data science toolkits, such as scikit-learn, Pandas Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities Commit

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITES Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in equity market End-to-end development: alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting, optimization and production implementation Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return predictions Maintain and improve the portfolio trading in production environment REQUIREMENTS MS or PhD in physics, engineering, statistics, applied math, quantitative finance or other quantitative fields with a strong foundation in statistics 1+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in equities Experience developing short term alpha signals (intraday or a few days) is a plus Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python Strong command of foundations of applied statistics, linear algebra, and time series models Ability to quickly and efficiently scrub, format, and manipulate large, raw data sources Strong knowledge of financial markets Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability

At Graviton, every strategy, model and edge begins not with instinct, but with someone asking a better question than everyone else. As a Quantitative Research Intern, you'll spend 10-12 weeks working on research that directly shapes how we understand markets and build trading strategies. You'll collaborate with researchers and technologists to investigate market behaviour, test hypotheses, build predictive models and solve problems where the answers aren't obvious. This isn't an internship where you observe from the sidelines. Outstanding work has the potential to shape production strategies and generate real, measurable returns. Ideal candidates are quantitatively sharp, practically minded problem solvers, programmers, mathematicians and scientists who are excited to solve the hardest problems in our field, across our offices in the US, Singapore, Amsterdam and London. What You'll Work On You'll work on real research problems, not simulated exercises, discovering predictive patterns from billions of market events, designing statistical models, and applying machine learning to open research problems. Your work would include: Discovering predictive patterns from billions of market events Designing statistical models that identify trading opportunities Applying probability, optimization and machine learning to open research problems Building AI-powered research agents that accelerate experimentation Developing infrastructure for rapid, large-scale research Designing experiments and backtests to evaluate hypotheses Translating research into production-ready trading signals Exploring new ML, AI and quant finance techniques to find the next source of alpha What You'll Learn Beyond the technical exposure, you'll learn how experienced researchers approach hard problems: breaking them down, questioning assumptions, and deciding based on evidence rather than intuition. You'll be paired with a mentor, reporting manager and buddy, with regular code reviews and feedback through

Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me , Do the Right Thing , and Get Things Done . These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more. About the Opportunity A world-leading rapid-growth digital asset trading firm is looking for a systematic trader to manage quantitative trading strategies and help improve the in-house trading and risk management platform. The firm has presence in major cryptocurrency exchanges and it trades different kinds of products in the market, ranging from spot to structural products. The firm is highly tech-driven with people from top-tier investment banks, hedge funds, and tech companies. What You’ll Be Doing Make markets for delta1 instruments such as spots, swaps and futures in crypto market. Manage systematic trading strategies such as CEX/DEX arbitrage. Conduct research on alpha signals and backtesting to enhance the profitability of trading strategies. Work with developers to build and drive the continual improvement of the world-class risk management and trading tools. What We Look For In You Degree in a relevant area (Mathematics/Physics/Engineering/Computer Science/Finance) from a top university. Proven records in systematic trading including market making and other systematic trading strategies. De

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. About the team + role We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. The Investment Strategy team is expanding access to sophisticated investment advice by turning high-quality portfolio management into a scalable, intuitive experience for everyday customers. Sitting at the intersection of markets, product, and customer experience, our team combines rigorous investment thinking with a mobile-first product design. We are dedicated to building accessible investing tools that reach and support millions of people! As a Staff Quantitative Researcher , you will report to the Chief Investment Officer and play a key role in shaping our investment product offerings. In this role, you will build complex portfolio construction factor models, identify critical areas for methodology improvement, and design high-performing investment solutions. You will also collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Legal to launch these products and bring them directly to our customers. This role is based in our New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is

Overview Role: Quantitative Software Engineer Lead 5 days a week in NYC HQ Base salary: $225k-375k Equity: Competitive Initial Equity Package + refreshers 4+ Years of Experience About Pillar Pillar is building the next-generation commodity risk management stack for the $10T physical economy. We combine real-time marketdata with AI-powered exposure modeling and automated trade generation to arm operators with precise protection from volatility. From instant execution to continuous monitoring, alerts, and recommendations, Pillar turns complex market risk into a fully managed, always-on hedging engine. We were founded in 2023 by the youngest macro market-maker at Barclays and a trading systems engineer at Coinbase, and have raised over $20M in capital from Andreesen Horowitz (a16z), Crucible Capital, Neo, Crossbeam Venture Partners and more. What You’ll Do Architect the future of commodity trading infrastructure: Lead development of our trading system as we start scaling in new markets and onboarding new customers. Engineer at the edge of performance: Build and optimize low-latency distributed systems, ensuring our platform minimizes risk and gets optimal prices on fills. Build and mentor a world-class team: Shape our engineering culture, hire and mentor talented engineers, and collaborate directly with founders to solve some of the most challenging problems in financial technology. Own critical systems end-to-end: From market data ingestion to order execution and risk monitoring, you'll have autonomy over mission-critical infrastructure that keeps our clients' businesses running 24/7. What We are Looking For Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and core systems fundamentals. Extensive experience architecting and building complex financial systems with a focus on building and scaling low latency event driven distributed systems Strong ownership and teamwork, ability to work collaboratively to unblock work, drive momentum, and make sure im

About Cubist Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. Role Quantitative researcher to help build out a systematic macro (futures, FX, and vol) strategies. Core focus will be working on mid-frequency alpha strategies. Job Description Develop systematic trading models across FX, commodities, fixed income, and equity markets Alpha idea generation, backtesting, and implementation Assist in building, maintenance, and continual improvement of production and trading environments Evaluate new datasets for alpha potential Improve existing strategies and portfolio optimization Execution monitoring Be a core contributor to growing the investment process and research infrastructure of the team Desirable Candidates Masters or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or other quantitative discipline. PhD in statistics or machine learning is a plus Experience in quantitative trading, ideally in FX or futures Experience with alpha research, portfolio construction and optimization Experience building statistical/technical, fundamental, and data driven signals Experience synthesizing predictive signals for both cross-sectional and time-series models Strong experience with data exploration, dimension reduction, and feature engineering Thorough understanding of and comfort using a variety of regression techniques—including OLS, MLS, Ridge, Lasso, and Bayesian inference—as well as techniques for dealing with errors that can occur, such as auto-correlation and heteroskedasticity Experience managing and running risk is a strong plus Proficiency in Python using the machine learning stack—numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. Creative mindset Strong time management abi

A one-of-a-kind international company operating on the cutting edge of technology. The company has risen to prominence in the HFT (High-frequency trading) industry in recent years, having built one of the greatest teams of developers and data scientists on the market, including a great machine learning expert and top-level data scientist as the company's founder. Our trading activities span across various platforms worldwide, encompassing both traditional and cryptocurrency markets. We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher . The one who embodies intelligence, calmness, and composure. We have a lot of financial data, robust infrastructure, and a highly skilled professional team. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Operate automated latency-sensitive trading systems Monitor the systems’ executions and open positions Adjust system parameters based on market conditions Suggest automation and improvements to the systems Communicate relevant news, market events, and system behavior to team members Stay current with system functionality WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU: 3+ years of algorithmic trading experience A proven track record in the last 2-3 years Having your own trading strategies/ideas 1+ years experience in Python Performs well in a remote/hybrid team with variable, project-based responsibilities NICE-TO-HAVE: Experience with international HFT companies and hedge funds Performance in any quantitative field or contest (hackathons, Olympiads, academic contests, etc.) WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM? Great challenges with fast feedback loops A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals Great corporate culture with internal events and surprising commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering environment Cutting-edge hardware and technology Work remotely from anywhere in the world Access any of our global offices anytime Flexible schedule 40 paid days off Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

ROLE/RESPONSIBILTIES: We are seeking a quant research intern to join an NLP quant team within Point72. We believe the significant advances in NLP methods show promise for finance. We develop and launch end-to-end signals, from data processing to performance testing. The ideal candidate will have strong machine learning, data science and software engineering skills, some experience with modern NLP, and a curiosity about finance and trading. Responsibilities may include: Using NLP to construct features from varied datasets Formulating research hypotheses to derive alpha Building and testing the performance of trading signals based on NLP and financial features Launching identified signals into production REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD candidate in computer science or other quantitative discipline Proficient in Python and general software engineering principles (github, testing, dev workflow) Strong understanding of machine learning and statistics Prior research experience preferred Experience with deep learning, specifically NLP (PyTorch, HuggingFace, LLMs, etc.) preferred Data science stack familiarity preferred An interest in financial markets Great attitude A collaborative mindset Commitment to the highest ethical standards ABOUT POINT72: Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.

About Graviton Research Capital: Graviton Research Capital is a cutting-edge high-frequency trading (HFT) firm that leverages technology, quantitative research and algorithms to trade in global markets. Our team consists of world-class technologists, researchers and traders who collaborate to push the boundaries of automated trading. Role Overview : We’re looking for a Central Execution Trader to join our Singapore team and become a key player on the Central Trading Desk . This team interfaces with, and acts as the communication hub for all brokers and exchanges on behalf of the firm externally, as well as technology, quantitative researchers, risk management, compliance, and business development teams internally. In this role, you’ll be building and refining systems that keep our live trading running flawlessly. From designing real-time monitoring tools to automating critical workflows, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring smooth and efficient trade execution. Key Responsibilities: Own one or more markets and the day-to-day execution and operational health of the live strategies in them. Start strategies at the open, track their state, positions and PnL through the session, and close the day with correct positions and files for the next session. Act as the first line of defense for alerts, order rejects and outages in those markets, and as the primary contact for brokers and exchanges on live issues. Diagnose the issue, contain the impact and hand the root cause to the owning quant or technology team. Build and enhance real-time monitoring and safety tooling for live and post-trade environments. Design checks that detect abnormal order flow, position and PnL moves, and surface them to the desk in time to act. Work on live data from the firm's trading systems and from brokers, and take the tooling from idea to production on the desk. Communicate clearly on incidents, resolutions, and process improvements with cro

About Graviton Research Capital: Graviton Research Capital is a cutting-edge high-frequency trading firm that leverages technology, quantitative research and algorithms to trade in global markets. Our team consists of world-class technologists, researchers and traders who collaborate to push the boundaries of automated trading. Role Overview : We’re looking for a Central Execution Trader to join our Singapore team and become a key player on the Central Trading Desk . This team interfaces with, and acts as the communication hub for all brokers and exchanges on behalf of the firm externally, as well as technology, quantitative researchers, risk management, compliance, and business development teams internally. In this role, you’ll be building and refining systems that keep our live trading running flawlessly. From designing real-time monitoring tools to automating critical workflows, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring smooth and efficient trade execution. Key Responsibilities: Own one or more markets and the day-to-day execution and operational health of the live strategies in them. Start strategies at the open, track their state and positions through the session, and close the day with correct positions and files for the next session. Act as the first line of defense for alerts, order rejects and outages in those markets, and as the primary contact for brokers and exchanges on live issues. Diagnose the issue, contain the impact and hand the root cause to the owning quant or technology team. Build and enhance real-time monitoring and safety tooling for live and post-trade environments. Design checks that detect abnormal order flow, position and PnL moves, and surface them to the desk in time to act. Work on live data from the firm's trading systems and from brokers, and take the tooling from idea to production on the desk. Communicate clearly on incidents, resolutions, and process improvements with cross-functional teams, ensuring zero ambiguity. Required Skills

Description: Graviton is a privately funded quantitative trading firm striving for excellence in financial markets research. We are seeking a Software Engineer for our team in Gurgaon. Our Core Technology team has some of the best programmers in India working on cutting edge technologies to build a super fast and robust trading infrastructure handling millions of dollars worth of trading transactions every day. Requirements Contribute to all layers of backend systems including databases, APIs and applications Design, build and maintain applications for business requirements Architect scalable and reliable applications Write clean and modular code, following good coding standards and practices Troubleshoot and debug applications Be involved in the entire application lifecycle Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of front-end developers, engineers and system administrators Devise innovative solutions to address new and complicated challenges Build reusable code and libraries for future use Take lead on projects, as needed Work in a high paced competitive environment Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Engineering degree in Computer Science (preferred) or any other discipline from a Tier 1 college. 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in designing and improving information systems Proficiency in Python programming Extensive experience working with relational databases and handling large datasets Good Understanding of object oriented and asynchronous programming Familiarity with front-end languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS Knowledge of Linux systems and bash scripting Good communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to continuously learn and improve Ability to work in fast paced environment under pressure and manage multiple high priority projects Good to have: Experience in Financial services space/domain Experience in and understanding of system design decisions Experience in leading small teams or projects Benefits: Our open and casua