Quantitative Research (Intern)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

We are excited to offer an internship opportunity for a Quantitative Research (Intern) to join our Amsterdam-based team.
As part of our research group, you will contribute to innovative projects focused on developing and improving HFT strategies. You will work closely with experienced researchers and engineers, gaining hands-on experience in applying cutting-edge methods to real-world financial data. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the the world of research in quantitative finance, contributing to our ongoing efforts to automate and optimize trading strategies in a highly dynamic environment.

The internship duration can range from 3 to 6 months, depending on the team and the intern’s availability. Upon successful completion, you may be offered a full-time position at Pinely.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in conducting groundbreaking research and development of high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies;
  • Analyzing high-frequency trading strategies and market microstructure to identify new trading opportunities;
  • Collaborating with developers and other researchers to implement and optimize trading strategies;
  • Contributing to the improvement of existing trading strategies and assisting researchers in quantitative strategy design.



Requirements

  • Passion for research;
  • Deep knowledge of probability theory and mathematical statistics;
  • Proficiency in Python and C++;
  • Basic knowledge of Machine learning techniques;
  • Outstanding performance in mathematical competitions or competitive programming contests.

What we offer

    • The team which consists of great minds, including Kaggle Grandmasters, ACM ICPC World Finalists;
    • The versatile and reliable infrastructure to support your strategies and innovations and the capability to test ideas daily on a real-time production leaderboard, fostering a dynamic environment for experimentation and refinement;
    • A modern and well-equipped office designed for productivity and comfort;
    • Friendly work environment, we value and prioritize a healthy work-life balance to support overall well-being of the team;
    • Corporate and team`s events.

About this role

Summary

Assist in developing and optimizing high-frequency trading strategies using quantitative methods.

Job title

Quantitative Research (Intern)

Experience level

intern

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Amsterdam, Netherlands; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonc++probability theorymathematical statisticsmachine learning

Preferred skills

competitive programmingmathematical competitions

Specializations

quantitative financehigh-frequency tradingmarket microstructuremachine learning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

On-site City
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