Algorithmic Trader Intern

Grupo Oricteropo Tropical (GO Tropical) is a Puerto Rican Act 20 company providing services such as capital allocation and risk management. As an Algorithmic Trader Intern, you will learn about automated trading while working closely with experienced traders, gaining practical experience in data analysis and trading strategies.

What you'll do:

• Work with Junior and Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
• Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
• Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
• Learn and master programming languages
• Develop, code, maintain, and support production-quality automated trading strategies
• Engage in dynamic research projects and a formalized internship educational program

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience, such as but not limited to STEM or Finance, with a graduation date between December 2027 and Spring 2028
• Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics, and Linear Algebra
• Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
• Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Aguadilla, PR
• Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python, and/or Java preferred
• Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
• Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to, personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discovery days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience preferred
• Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning