Five Rings

Five Rings is a trading firm that operates in a variety of markets, both established and esoteric, on a domestic and international scale. The firm is known for its rapid execution of strategies, often moving from insight to implementation within days or weeks. With offices in New York, London, and Amsterdam, Five Rings fosters a team-first meritocracy built on constant innovation, where collaboration and mentoring are integral to growth. The company offers an intensive summer internship program featuring hands-on projects and classroom instruction, as well as a second externship session in January. New hires work closely with senior software engineers, traders, and quants to develop trading software in C++ on Linux. Quantitative researchers collaborate with traders and software developers to develop trading models and strategies. The firm participates in various campus recruiting events at universities such as Columbia, Brown, MIT, Harvard, and Princeton. Five Rings emphasizes the importance of mentorship and seeks out the best opportunities, pivoting as needed. The company offers positions in several departments, including Quantitative Trading, Trading Operations, Compliance, Systems Administration, Quantitative Research, and Software Development. The meritocratic culture ensures rapid progress in both responsibility and compensation for those demonstrating excellence.