Quant Research Internship - Summer 2026

Wintermute is hiring a Quant Research Intern for Summer 2026 in its London office. Quant Research interns improve Wintermute's high-frequency trading strategies by applying statistical methods to develop short-term signals, analyzing market microstructure patterns through tick-level data, conducting backtests and walk-forward evaluation, and maintaining the Python research infrastructure. You will work alongside quant researchers and traders in a 24/7 crypto market environment with direct ownership of research workstreams. Requirements: quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related); advanced Python coding proficiency; strong statistics and probability knowledge; machine learning experience; market microstructure and HFT strategy background preferred; competitive programming, Kaggle achievements, or C++ proficiency a plus. Full-time, on-site London. Estimated compensation $72,000-$90,000 prorated.