High-Frequency TradingFounded 1998

Tower Research Capital

Tower Research Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in high-frequency and quantitative trading strategies. They employ sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques combined with cutting-edge technology to trade across major global exchanges. Tower is known for its decentralized structure where small autonomous teams develop and deploy their own strategies. They have offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Mumbai.

Headquarters

New York, NY

Employees

500+

Entry-Level Pay (est.)

$200K – $350K

Senior Pay (est.)

$350K – $600K

Roles at Tower Research Capital

Quantitative TraderCore DeveloperQuantitative ResearcherNetwork Engineer

Key Skills Required

C++PythonLow-Latency SystemsAlgorithm DesignStatistics

How to Get Hired

Tower Research recruits through university campus events and online applications. Their interview process involves algorithmic coding challenges, quantitative aptitude tests, and technical interviews. They offer summer internships and full-time positions for quantitative traders, researchers, and core developers. Known for giving significant responsibility to junior hires early on.

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Compensation at Tower Research Capital

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Tower Research Capital. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)

$200K – $350K

Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

Senior / Experienced (estimated total)

$350K – $600K

Typically base plus bonus; varies widely

Source: Wall Street Oasis

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