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ABOUT WINCENT We are a team of over 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 CULTURE When you do something you love, it does not feel like work. At Wincent work is purposeful and fulfilling. INTEGRITY IS NOT NEGOTIABLE Handshakes are sacred for us. Being in the money making business is good, but that alone is not worth our soul; we follow the motto “Be the good guys in the market”. SAY THINGS AS THEY ARE Life is too short for games of politics, fluff, or bullshit in general. TRUST EACH OTHER We embrace internal radical transparency in terms of compensation, bonuses, and trading strategie QUANT RESEARCH/TRADING INTERNSHIP - SUMMER 2027 WITH RELOCATION PROVIDED Would you like to be paired with experienced 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 quant traders, 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. WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THE QUANT RESEARCH/TRADING TEAM We’ve structured the 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. 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. INTER