Quantitative Researcher Intern, PhD or Postdoc

Tower Research Capital · Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney

Posted 15 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 15 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: No
Ghost-job risk at Tower Research Capital: high
Hiring momentum: 106 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Quantitative Researcher Intern at Tower Research Capital, you will design, implement, and deploy trading algorithms while analyzing market data for patterns. Your role will involve creating analytical tools, contributing to computation libraries, and developing exchange simulators, all within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5

benefits: 3/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 0/5

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What you need

PhD or Postdoctoral research focusing on mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, machine learning, or related fields
Currently in the penultimate or final year of academic study
Proficient in an object-oriented programming language (C++ and Python preferred)
A working knowledge of Linux/Unix
Strong problem-solving abilities
A passion for new technologies and ideas

Nice to have

Past industry experience
Experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads
Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research and data modeling

What you get

Competitive compensation package
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
Exciting networking and social events
Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions

Worth weighing

No specific salary listed
Role involves high-frequency trading which may require quick adaptation to fast-paced changes
Focus on collaboration and a non-hierarchical structure may appeal to some candidates but not others

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