ThunderBid

About us:

ThunderBid is a proprietary high-frequency trading company.

We developed one of the fastest low-latency trading solutions on Moscow Exchange and
a sophisticated back testing environment which does not have an equivalent on the Russian market.
Together with the hi-end hardware it has allowed our trading algorithms to generate significant returns.

Our goal is to allow talented individuals with quantitative background to exercise
their skills in high-frequency trading. We provide our Quantitative Researches with
transparent compensation system, generous incentive scheme and liberal working environment.

Quantitative Researcher:

Searching for trading signals in tick market data
Creating and back testing trading ideas and models
Developing production trading strategies from scratch
Supporting own trading strategies during their lifetime

Requirements:

MSс degree from one of Russia’s top institutions (MSU, MIPT, NES, HSE, etc) in any of the STEM fields (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another related quantitative field)
Solid programming skills in C++
Advanced level in any of the following statistical tools: Python, R, Matlab, Excel
Self-motivation, perseverance
Creativity
Upper-Intermediate English
As a strong plus:
- PhD degree

- Mathematics, Physics, or Programming Olympiad medals

- HFT or algorithmic trading practical knowledge

What we offer:

Transparent compensation
system: fixed + performance-based
bonus (up to 25% of profit)
Opportunity to be
promoted to senior level
position within 1-3 years
Flexible schedule
and remote work,
no bureaucracy

Two-month paid internship from 3d July till 31st August

Screening task deadline: 19th June

- The screening task will be aimed at testing your ability to
find patterns in noisy data.
- Those who have successfully completed the screening task will be invited for an interview.

Interviews: 20th June - 30th June

Internship will consist of two main stages and an introductory stage

Introductory stage: 3d July - 7th July
During the introductory stage you will be given access to our back testing environment,
internal research projects and set of other useful materials.

First stage: 10th July - 31st July
The first main stage will involve intensive market research. You will be expected to produce
a solid trading idea during this month. Number of interns can be reduced after first stage.

Second stage: 1st August - 28th August
During the second stage in August we will test your ability to work independently.
By the end of this stage you will be expected to create your first working production strategy.

Final offers: 29th August - 31st August
Successful candidates will be offered a full-time Quantitative Researcher position.

Contacts:

Should you have any questions,
please contact us at [email protected]

To apply for the internship please use the
following e-mail [email protected]