Winter Intern 2026 - Quantitative Researcher

Five Rings LLC - Careers•New York, NY

9h•$300,000

About The Position

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them. We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm. Five Rings offers an intensive 4 week winter internship program that runs from the beginning of January through the end of January. The program includes immersion in hands-on projects, classroom instruction, and in-house built strategy games. Interns will work closely with the research team on development projects. You will have a mentor fully dedicated to you during the internship. You will take part in a series of talks to introduce you to key trading concepts. We also offer a variety of activities such as strategic game nights, nights out in NY, dinners, and so much more. Applicants are able to apply to multiple positions, but we strongly encourage you to only apply to your top choice.

Requirements

Must be working towards a PhD in computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another qualifying field
Exceptional at math and with other quantitative skills
Has a hunger to work on some of the most complex mathematical problems we find
Must enjoy problem solving as this is at the forefront of the role
Enjoys initiating/acting on a thought or idea as soon as it comes to mind
Proven track record of success within candidates field of specialty
Thrive in a highly collaborative environment
Must have basic programming experience through internships or academia
Meticulous and detail-oriented
Eager to learn