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About the Role

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998, built on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent, empowering portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level, solving challenging problems in low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and deploying mid- to high-frequency trading algorithms
Exploring trading ideas by analyzing market data and market microstructure for patterns
Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
Contributing to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading
Developing, augmenting, and calibrating exchange simulators

Requirements

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
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Interest in financial markets
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

Skills

C++
Python
Linux/Unix
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Market Research
Data Modeling

Location

NYC’s Financial District

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

PhD
Postdoctoral research

Benefits

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

About the Company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998.
Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams.
We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent.
We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level.
Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning.
Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success.
Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services.
Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.
At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable.
That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos.
Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment.
No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Equal Opportunity

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.