Campus Full Time 2026 - Quantitative Researcher

Five Rings gives people as much responsibility as possible, as quickly as it can be earned. From day one, as a new QR, individuals will gain unrivaled experience both at their desk and in the classroom.

• Identify new opportunities in the markets we trade
• Construct or enhance market models
• Develop analyses and simulations
• Implement models in our trading systems
• Test models in real time
• Collaborate with traders and software developers

• Must possess, or be working towards, a PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, economics, or another qualifying field
• Exceptionally mathematically proficient
• 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
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Thrive in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Eager to continue to learn and grow your skills
• Fluent with tools such as Python and R
• You have the ability to think outside of the box and get creative with analytical approaches
• Driven to act on a thought or idea as soon as it comes to mind
• Proven track record of success within candidates field of specialty
• Must be ok with taking risks, making mistakes, and learning what to do differently next time

Annual Base Salary: $300,000. Total compensation packages are comprised of base salary and a discretionary bonus.

Applicants are able to apply to multiple positions, but we strongly encourage you to only apply to your top choice.

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.