Summer Intern 2027 - Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm that combines strategy, innovation, and technology to succeed in global markets. They are offering a 9-week summer internship program for PhD candidates in quantitative fields, focusing on hands-on projects and collaboration with the research team.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with the research team on development projects
• Participate in a series of talks to introduce key trading concepts
• Engage in hands-on projects and classroom instruction
• Take part in in-house built strategy games

What they're looking for:

• 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

Benefits:

• Sign on bonus
• Corporate housing