EMEA Quantitative Developer Graduate 2026

Tower Research Capital

London

4 months ago

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Overview

Join to apply for the EMEA Quantitative Developer Graduate 2026 role at Tower Research Capital.

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 supports a fast-paced environment with world-class electronic trading infrastructure and a collaborative, results-oriented culture.

As a member of Tower’s trading teams, a Quantitative Trader / Researcher uses Tower’s in-house trading system — one of the fastest and most comprehensive in the world — to develop and deploy algorithmic trading strategies based on patterns in market behaviour.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and deploying high or mid-frequency trading algorithms
Working with a dedicated mentor to research and enhance existing trading strategies
Exploring trading ideas by analyzing market data
Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
Contributing to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading

Qualifications

A Master’s and/or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, data science, financial engineering, or related fields
A strong background in Python, C++
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

Details

Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales

Benefits

Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Hybrid working opportunities
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.

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