Role
- You will work as a quant analyst on unseen datasets and get fully involved in alpha generation and proprietary research. You will be given a contract to work for a period of 3 months to start with, and after that, if there is mutual chemistry and you have worked well, you will be given a full-time job offer.
Requirements
- You can be in the third/ final year of your PhD or have just completed a PhD in Computer Science / Physics/ Maths / EE.
- A passion for maths/problem-solving.
- You should be familiar with Linux infrastructure as well as Python and C++.
- You should be able to demonstrate a capacity to produce high-quality peer-reviewed research.
- Ability to present ideas concisely to traders/partners.
- No prior experience is mandatory.
- Maths/data analysis skills
- You should be interested in working as a quant researcher in a very research-driven environment. This is not a job for candidates who want to be traders.
- Personality-wise – you need to be able to work in a team environment rather than as a silo player and have a down-to-earth personality.
PhD Quant Intern/ London employer: Eka Finance
As a leading player in the financial technology sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in London, where innovation meets collaboration. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing employees with access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, as well as opportunities to work alongside industry experts. With competitive compensation and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to impactful quantitative research and trading solutions.
