# Quantitative Researcher Intern, PhD or Postdoc [Tower Research Capital](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/tower-research-capital.md) · Singapore · [Hedge Fund & Quant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/hedge-fund-quant.md) Tower Research Capital is hiring a Quantitative Researcher Intern, PhD or Postdoc in Singapore. Posted 2026-09-01; applications close 2026-10-31. **Apply**: https://www.tower-research.com/open-positions/?gh_jid=8168634 Posted 4d ago. ## Role details 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. With a 25+ year track record of innovation, Tower is known for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. Tower empowers 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 low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration, and machine learning. Ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology helps ensure our platform remains unmatched in functionality, scalability, and performance. Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do. This includes market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure, along with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services—enabling trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. Employees at Tower work in a stimulating, results-oriented environment with highly intelligent and motivated colleagues who 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 ## Qualifications - 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) - Working knowledge of Linux/Unix - Strong problem-solving abilities - A passion for new technologies and ideas - Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication skills - Interest in financial markets ## Preferred Qualifications (not required) - 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 ## Benefits Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building in the heart of NYC’s Financial District, with impact that is global and supported by over a dozen offices around the world. At Tower, work should be both challenging and enjoyable. Tower fosters a culture where smart, driven people thrive without egos. An open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens support a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected and great ideas win. - 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 You’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team, and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment—without unnecessary hierarchy or ego. ## Applying to this role This Quantitative Researcher Intern, PhD or Postdoc role at Tower Research Capital runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. 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