Quantitative Researcher Internships

Company Description

InfiniteQuant is a global quantitative trading and technology company.As a proprietary trading firm, we are privately owned and funded. We architect bespoke research and trading technologies to unlock infinite possibilities in the global market.

Job Description

InfiniteQuant LLC is pleased to announce our annual Quantitative Researcher/Developer Internship tailored for students and recent graduates.

We are actively seeking candidates with expertise in high-frequency statistical arbitrage, focusing on global commodities and digital assets, as well as in market-making strategies for spot, future, swap, and options.

Exceptional interns will have the chance to rotate among various tracks throughout their internship, providing a comprehensive experience in the field.

Tracks

Track1 - High-FrequencyTrading

• Analyze order book data and market trade data to generate high-frequency signals with strong statistical significance.
• Directly responsible forthe construction of alpha signals or monetization for latency-sensitive, capacity-constrained strategies.

Track2 -DeFi Trading

• Providingdata-driven insights, helping to improve risk management, and contributing to the development of more sophisticated trading strategies and financial products within the decentralized finance space.
• Participate in DeFi markets, making trading decisions to profit from price fluctuations, yield farming, and arbitrage opportunities.

Track3 - Prediction Markets Trading

• Understanding of market mechanics, forecasting, and the ability to analyze trends and outcomes withinprediction platforms.
• Monitor, track, and analyze sports prediction markets, including betting odds, price movements, and market sentiment,and provide insights for predicting sports outcomes.

Benefits

• Team-wide career skills improvement workshops, group coaching,onsite events, and one-on-one training.
• US working visa sponsorship for qualified candidates if needed.
• Career workshop.
• Team outing event and team dinner.
• Earn performance-based bonus.
• Corporate swag.
• Well-stocked office kitchen.

Salary Range

$6,000-$10,000 per month

Location

Midtown Manhattan, New York for US based candidate or Remote

Interview Process

The interview process includes 1-2 rounds with Quants, a coding test, and concludes with a final interview.

This year, we are initiating two application rounds: the first starts in September 2024 and a potential second in January 2025.

Our candidate pool is exceptionally competitive. Successful candidates are either pursuing or have attained Master's or Ph.D. degrees, or they have significant work or internship experience from hedge funds or proprietary trading firms.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pursue or hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with an understanding of market microstructure.
• Experience in leading prop shops, trading firms, or hedge funds.
• Work or internship experience in crypto trading is a plus.
• Proficiency in data-driven research, advanced statistics, and strategy development is expected.
• Strong Python skills, particularly with NumPy and pandas.
• Proficiency in C++.

Additional Information

InfiniteQuant LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented and qualified applicants from a diverse candidate pool.