Quantitative Research Internship
Stage Paris (Paris)
Job description
About
Sakana is a signal and strategy provider in the Digital Assets space.
We generate state-of-the-art predictions, helping our clients achieve superior risk-adjusted returns with no correlation to other markets. We have become a leading actor in our sector in less than 18 months: more than 1 billion dollars are traded through our systems each month.
We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high-performance trading platforms to large-scale data analysis.
What we offer
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Highly competitive salary
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A unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing and most innovative algorithmic trading companies in the world
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A unique opportunity to work on very interesting projects, get a better level of responsibility and ownership than at a traditional trading company/bank/hedge fund
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A fun and inspiring work environment
Job Description
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Design, implement, and deploy trading algorithms
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Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities
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Contribute to libraries of analytical computations to support market data analysis and trading
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Conduct post-trade analysis of trading strategies and algo performance risk mitigation strategies
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Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes
Preferred Experience
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Pursuing a master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics, or equivalent
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Very strong analytical skills
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Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
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Great attention to detail
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Pro-active, takes ownership, flexible and stress-resistant
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Knowledge of Unix systems is a plus
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Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
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No prior knowledge of finance and/or digital assets is necessary
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Internship should last at least 3 months
Additional Information
· Contract Type: Internship (Between 3 and 6 months)
· Location: Paris
· Occasional remote authorized