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Quantitative Research/Trading Internship
Starting in July 2026
Summer 2026 Quant Internship Program
Would you like to be paired with experienced researchers and traders who will teach you how to identify market signals, analyze and execute trading strategies, conduct statistical analysis, construct quantitative models, and enhance your trading intuition?
If you answered “YES,” we’ve got something special for you: Join us as a Quantitative Research/Trading Intern on-site in Bratislava, Slovakia. We support European and UK citizens with accommodation & travel arrangements.
You’ll dive into the exciting world of cryptocurrency trading, gain hands-on experience in quantitative analysis, algorithm development, and market research. As a Quant Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from experienced trading and quant professionals, and gain practical experience to get a head start on your trading career.
Working on projects alongside mentors will give you a sense of the variety of problems we solve every day. Throughout the summer, you’ll also participate in simulated interactive mock trading sessions.
Apply today to join our Quantitative Research/Trading team.
About the Quant Research/Trading team
Our trading team digs into fresh trading ideas and tweaks the ones we already have. Most of our trading is fully automated, but we’re not afraid to mix in some gut feeling or out-of-the-box ideas if they seem promising. A solid trader usually rocks a mix of strong technical skills (think stats and basic coding) and a good feel for probabilities and expected values.
Job Description
What will you do in the Quant Research/Trading team:
We’ve structured the internship program to be both fun and challenging, with a typical day including:
- Morning betting games to get the day started.
- Discussions on trading-related topics to deepen your understanding of market dynamics.
- Work on practical exercises that mirror actual quant and trading tasks.
- Time to explore your own ideas and projects, supported by our experienced team.
- Play various games to enhance your trading intuition.
On top of that, you will
- Work with Python, Pandas, SQL, and Grafana for data analysis and real-time monitoring.
- Learn trading fundamentals from experienced quants and traders.
- Collaborate in teams to tackle challenging open-ended quant problems suitable for all levels, including beginners.
- Participate in discussions about the problems to sharpen your argumentation skills.
- Experience manual trading with substantial, yet manageable positions to grasp market dynamics.
Here’s what we expect from you:
- Love for games or betting.
- Basic coding skills in Python or similar languages, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for cryptocurrency markets, with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
On-site in Slovakia - RELOCATION PROVIDED
- This internship opportunity is on-site in Bratislava, Slovakia, with relocation provided.
- Internships are NOT open to remote work.
Interview process
- Online Math Test: Low-to-medium complexity problems focused on probability, logic, and mathematical skills. This is a take-home challenge that you can do anytime in your free time.
- Chat with a Recruiter: This is an introductory call. There’s no need to prepare anything apart from your questions regarding the company, team, culture, and any work-related inquiries.
- Quant Interview 45min: A set of medium complexity problems to assess your intuition and problem-solving approach.
- Quant Interview 90min: General discussion about your background and passions, followed by medium-hard complexity problems to assess your intuition and problem-solving approach.
- On-site Interview: Engage in a set of betting games to evaluate your quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills.
You’ll conduct the final rounds on-site in Bratislava, Slovakia. All costs are covered and you’ll get to know the team, city, and our venues.
Compensation and work arrangement
- Salary: 5,000 EUR / month which is an equivalent of earning €13,105 in London according to livingcost.org. due to low living costs and low income taxes in Slovakia, see below.
- Full-day catering: All-inclusive breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, fruits, and other treats in our offices save you hundreds of euros every month.
- Travel, Accommodation, and Visa Support: We’ll help you cover the costs of joining us on-site.
- Potential for Full-Time Transition: Exceptional interns may be considered for full-time positions based on their performance and our business needs.
- Commitment: Full-time commitment for the duration of the six-week summer 2025 internship.
- On-site: Participation in our offices in Bratislava, Slovakia, is required to facilitate continuous interaction and learning with the team. We will support accommodation arrangements.
- Onboarding: You will receive comprehensive training and guidance from our team, with introductory tasks designed to help you quickly grasp quantitative trading concepts and methodologies.
Why to choose Bratislava over other locations
- Low living costs: Bratislava offers a significantly lower cost of living compared to most major European cities (source: Numbeo).
- Low income tax: Slovakia offers only 25% personal income tax, compared to 55% Austria, 50% Belgium, 49% Netherlands, 48% Portugal, 47% Spain, 45% UK, France, and Germany, 44% Greece, 43% Italy, 40% Ireland, and 32% Italy according to taxsummaries.pwc.com.
- Regional hub: Bratislava lies at the intersection of Austria (only 80km from Vienna), Czechia (130km from Brno), and Hungary (200km from Budapest).
- Safety: Bratislava is one of the safest capitals in Europe, providing peace of mind that is harder to find in larger cities with higher crime rates, such as Paris, London, or Brussels.
- High quality of life: Bratislava offers a balanced lifestyle with access to nature, excellent public amenities, and shorter commutes, unlike many larger cities where high living costs often compromise quality of life.
- Booming economy and opportunities: Bratislava is a growing economic hub with a focus on technology, finance, and innovation, attracting international companies and startups.
About the Quant Research/Trading team
We are a team of 150+ people, primarily Engineers, Traders and Quants, focused on HFT with ~1% of global crypto trading volume. Being a bit weird, we
- Are self-taught; our founders do not come from any of the big HFTs
- Chose to have no VCs on cap-table; this spot is for our colleagues
- Made Bratislava the central hub, not London or Amsterdam
Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s the interview process like?
Our interview process is designed to test your problem-solving ability rather than prior experience in trading. We focus on probability, statistics, logical reasoning, and intuition, as well as your ability to think under uncertainty.
The process begins with an online assessment. Successful candidates are then invited to two technical rounds covering probability and statistics. The final stage is an on-site session in Bratislava, where you’ll participate in interactive betting games that simulate real decision-making scenarios.
For a detailed breakdown, please check our interview process.
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How long does the whole interview process take?
The process typically involves four stages: an online assessment (with a two-week deadline), two technical interviews, and a final on-site round. After you submit your assessment, we schedule interviews as soon as possible based on interviewer availability.
From initial application to final decision, the timeline can vary, but in most cases it takes about one to three weeks. For exceptional candidates who progress quickly and have good scheduling availability, the entire process can sometimes be completed in as little as 10 days.
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