About the role#
Five Rings offers an intensive 9-week summer internship for PhD students. You will join our research team in New York to work on development projects and explore trading concepts. The program runs from early June through early August and includes a mix of hands-on work, classroom instruction, and internal strategy games.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the research team on development projects.
- Attend talks covering key trading concepts.
- Participate in classroom instruction and project work.
- Engage in team activities like strategic game nights.
- Test your own ideas independently while working alongside colleagues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
- Strong quantitative and mathematical skills.
- A proven track record of success in your field.
- Basic programming experience from academic or internship settings.
- A meticulous and detail-oriented approach to problem solving.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship that includes a sign-on bonus and corporate housing.
About Five Rings
Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm based in New York. The company operates in domestic and international markets. It functions without clients or outside investors. The firm maintains a flat organizational structure and emphasizes internal education for its staff.
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