Five Rings Capital

Trades global markets with quantitative strategies

Summer Intern 2027 - Quantitative Researcher, PhD

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Internship · Summer 2027New York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Interns will work closely with the research team on development projects.
You will have a mentor fully dedicated to you during the internship.
The program includes immersion in hands-on projects, classroom instruction, and in-house built strategy games.
You will take part in a series of talks to introduce you to key trading concepts.
The program offers activities such as strategic game nights, nights out in NY, dinners, and so much more.

About Five Rings

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.

We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.

About the Program

Five Rings offers an intensive 9 week summer internship program that runs from the beginning of June through the beginning of August. The program includes immersion in hands-on projects, classroom instruction, and in-house built strategy games. Interns will work closely with the research team on development projects. You will have a mentor fully dedicated to you during the internship.

You will take part in a series of talks to introduce you to key trading concepts. We also offer a variety of activities such as strategic game nights, nights out in NY, dinners, and so much more.

About You

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

Annual Base Salary: $300,000. Additionally, interns receive a sign on bonus and corporate housing.

About the Company

Five Rings Capital

Trades global markets with quantitative strategies

Five Rings Capital trades financial instruments in domestic and international markets using quantitative research and technology to identify profitable opportunities. It operates across widely traded products and less familiar markets, bringing researchers, traders, and developers together to build and refine its strategies. Its software connects to exchanges, turns mathematical models into executable code, and gives traders tools to act on market information. The firm trades its own capital and earns returns from these positions rather than managing money for clients or outside investors. Five Rings Capital was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York City, United States.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2009

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