Financial Markets, Algorithmic Trading group Intern

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform various types of analysis using fundamental and technical data
• Monitor a variety of markets and assist in developing trade ideas in support of the trading desks
• Analyzing potential investment opportunities;
• Assisting senior traders in executing trades;
• Tracking and reporting trades and price fluctuations of a specific investment;
• Preparing materials, presentations etc.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Final year graduates / post graduates / PhD students;
• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or Math
• English – advanced level (both oral and written);
• Fluent Russian language;
• Additional Finance/Technical qualification desirable;
• Work / internship experience is a plus;
• Strong understanding of Math, Statistics, and Probability Theory required;
• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques using Excel a plus;
• Programming experience is a plus (C++, Java, Linux, SQL, VBA, R, Python, Etc.)
• Well-presented and personable with a mature attitude to work;
• Good analytical and technical reasoning skills;
• Ability to think and work independently with a reasonable level of guidance;
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility;
• Interest in finance and financial markets, good commercial sense.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail

COMPETENCIES:

• Team oriented;
• Ability to work long hours;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Accurate;
• Enthusiasm, pro activity, readiness for challenge.

TERMS:

• 6-month internship, full-time, paid