Intern Quantitative Research

Job highlights

• THIS IS AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ON-SITE BASED OUT OF OUR KOLKATA OFFICE . What You ll Do . Do original research and push it into production: prototype in Python and implement performance-critical parts in C++ when needed. . Work with tick and order book data to find short-term signals and improve execution.

Who we are:

Teesta Investment is a pioneering proprietary trading HFT startup trading and market-making global digital assets in India. We lead the market for various financial instruments and digital currencies and operate with exceptional expertise, knowledge and global reach. We are a firm that was founded on innovative, forward thinking and professional approaches to digital asset trading which reflects in our daily operations. We leverage our extensive knowledge of all relevant market trends & developments from both technology and trading perspectives to help markets achieve price efficiencies.

THIS IS AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ON-SITE BASED OUT OF OUR KOLKATA OFFICE .

What You ll Do

• Do original research and push it into production: prototype in Python and implement performance-critical parts in C++ when needed.
• Work with tick and order book data to find short-term signals and improve execution.
• Build realistic backtests and research tooling that account for fees, slippage, queue position, and latency.
• Build and improve strategy code and core research infrastructure.

What We re Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a PhD / Postdoc in CS, EE, Math, Physics, or Statistics.
• Strong fundamentals in probability, linear algebra, and statistics; comfortable working with large datasets.
• Strong Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy) and the ability to write clean, performant C++.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.

What You ll Get

• A small team and direct production ownership.
• Competitive compensation.
• Potential to convert to a permanent role based on performance.

Interview Process

A practical process focused on real work.