Why This Role Stands Out
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to dive into quantitative research with a leading firm, providing hands-on experience and learning from industry experts. You'll thrive here if you're a PhD student with a passion for technology and problem-solving, eager to develop new skills in a dynamic environment. Apply now for this exciting entry-level program!
Quick Overview
Job Description
The application deadline for this position is Oct 30, 2026
HRT is seeking qualified PhD candidates for our Winter Internship Program. Our PhD Winter Internship program is a 3 week introduction to quantitative research designed for graduate students with little or no experience in quantitative trading. Over the course of the program, you will:
- Learn about a wide range of trading styles from leading experts in the field
- Work on independent research projects, representative of real work at HRT
- Train models on our state of the art compute cluster
- Explore all that New York City has to offer through a variety of social events and tech talks
This program begins on January 4, 2027. This is an in-person program and will take place in our New York City office.
Requirements
- You are a full-time PhD student graduating between fall 2027 and summer 2029 in a technical or quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, machine learning, or a related program)
- Demonstrated experience in programming; familiarity with Python and/or C++ is preferred
- A passion for technology and excitement for learning something new
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
This program is specifically offered for individuals without extensive experience in the quantitative trading industry.
Weekly base salary of $5,800 in addition to company-paid housing, meals, and other perks.
Culture
Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.
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