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Quantitative Trader/Researcher Graduate Programme 2027

Tower Research Capital
🇬🇧LondonStudentFull-timePosted September 1, 2026

About the Role

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

One of our trading teams is running a six month graduate programme for exceptional aspiring Quantitative Traders/Researchers for those graduating in 2027.

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Graduating in 2027

What You'll Get

  • 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 (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
  • Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities