About us:
Tickmill is an award-winning, multi-regulated broker offering a wide range of asset classes including CFDs on Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and bonds, as well as Exchange Traded Derivatives (Futures & Options).
The Tickmill Group was established in 2014, and employs over 270 individuals through its offices in London, Cyprus, Estonia, South Africa and several other regional offices globally.
Our philosophy is based on trust, transparency, and diversity, reflected in both our workplace culture and outstanding customer support. Our employees, a multilingual team of highly skilled professionals from every continent, are the backbone of the company. Their hard work and dedication are what makes it possible to rank among the best in the industry. Tickmill offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work model, team-building events, and many opportunities for professional growth.
What the job looks like?
We are seeking Quantitative Research Interns with strong quantitative and programming skills to join our Quant Research Team and contribute in the day-to-day activities. Our ten (10) week internship program provides undergraduate and graduate students with challenging and meaningful opportunities to learn about quantitative finance and asset management. You will be assigned a challenging research project that involves the application of innovative mathematical and computational analysis in the Natural Language Processing (NLP) space. Our research interns work alongside our quantitative researchers and assist with the development of systematic trading and investment strategies.
Your project will give you the opportunity to work in the machine learning space, optimization and algorithmic trading. For the duration of the project you will collaborate with the Quant Researchers & Developers and they will act as your mentor. By the end of the project you will receive structured feedback that will help you to improve and develop yourself. Potential successful internships could lead to full-time employment upon graduation.
What we are looking for:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Physics, Maths, Engineering , Computer Science or other quantitative discipline.
- Experience in working with Machine Learning and/or Natural Language Processing through academic or industry environment.
- Good coding skills in Python.
- Knowledge of Pandas, Numpy, SciPy, ScikitLearn (or similar packages).
- An interest in working with large data sets, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Skills in mathematical methods and modelling.
- Previous Experience in Finance is not required, although an interest about financial markets is highly desirable.
Why you should work with us:
- Work closely with experienced and highly educated Quants.
- Highly competitive remuneration package.
- Excellent work/life balance.
By joining us, you can expect:
- A Unique Opportunity for a career in a global, fast-growing company.
- Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunities to learn and grow through our “Employee Training & Development program”.
- A great chance to focus on your Health and Wellness through a Free Gym membership (Sanctum Spa & Fitness @Limassol Marina) and Medical Insurance Cover, which includes Outpatient, Inpatient, and Dental Care.
- Multiple events to bond with the team and the group through Quarterly/Semestrial Team Activities for all the Company.
- Birthday Half Day off and a gift.
- Complimentary Lunch once per week.
- Subsidized language courses.
- Remote work opportunities for all group members for a work-life balance.
- Flexible working Hours from 9:00-18:00 (1 hr. lunch break) from Monday – Friday.
Make your next Career step and apply NOW!
- Due to the great number of applications, we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.
