About the jobAbout UsFarrer Capital is a rapidly expanding global commodities hedge fund, dedicated to serving institutional clients by providing market leading results.Our goal is to produce exceptional returns facilitated by an investment research process that leverages our domain expertise across global commodity markets, supply and demand analysis and a novel AI approach.At Farrer Capital, we foster a culture of learning and collaboration among the world's most talented investment professionals, researchers, and engineers. We're a fully distributed, remote-first company, with our growing team located across North and South America, Australia, and Europe.We empower our team to experiment with their ideas and create commercial solutions that propel their growth and make a real impact.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a select group of highly talented interns to join our team in the development of advanced quantitative research for financial markets. Interns will apply sophisticated and complex statistical techniques to analyse market data and identify trends. You will work in small, highly collaborative teams, contributing to cutting-edge financial research projects.Key Responsibilities Conceptualise trading strategies, develop and continuously improve upon mathematical models, and help translate algorithms into code Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetisation systems for trading signalsRequirements Undergraduate or PhD graduate candidates in computer science or engineering Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP) Prior experience working in a data driven research environment Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python) Clear, concise, and proactive communicator Detail-oriented Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team Opportunities available remotely or via our physical offices in New York, London, and MelbourneBenefits Our commitment to high performance outcomes is reflected in competitive salary and performance structures. We're a fully distributed, remote-first, fast-growing company offering flexibility on location. We rely heavily on our written communication skills in order to make it work. You will be surrounded by exceptional colleagues who embody a culture of authenticity, humility, and excellence. We encourage you to make a lasting impact on our collective culture.We believe that diversity is critical to our success. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
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