NK Securities Research – Hackathon 2025

Job Description

Unleash your intellect. Solve real-world challenges. Get noticed. We're thrilled to invite passionate coders, analytical minds, and curious problem-solvers to the NK Securities Research Hackathon 2025 — a challenge designed to test your skills across coding, algorithms, and quantitative and statistical analysis. Timeline Summary: Hackathon Kickoff: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10AM IST Registration Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025, 6 PM IST Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10 PM IST Format: Online Duration: 1 week to solve and submit your entry What Is This Hackathon About? This is not your typical hackathon. It's a battle of brains where precision meets creativity. You'll work on problem statements designed by our internal quant, trading, and engineering teams — ranging from mathematical puzzles to algorithmic simulations and coding-heavy challenges. The exact problem statements will be released at the kickoff. No prior finance knowledge is required — logic, reasoning, and code will take you far. Why Participate? We've designed this event to reward both performance and potential. Here's what's in store: Cash Prizes for the Top 10 Participants First Prize: INR 3 lacs Second Prize: INR 2 lacs Third Prize: INR 1 lacs Fourth to Tenth Prize: INR 30,000 Goodies for the Top 50 : Exclusive NKSR-branded merchandise for high-performers. Interview Opportunities for Internships and Full-Time Roles : Standout performers will be fast-tracked for interviews at NK Securities Research, subject to role fit and interest. Exposure to Real-World Problem: Compete in a real-world setting that mirrors the fast-paced challenges of quant trading and high-performance engineering. Who Can Participate? Open to all students (Btech/Mtech), recent graduates, and working professionals. All first and second year students are also welcome to apply. Individual participation only, no groups No specific background required – we encourage participants from: Computer Science Mathematics / Statistics Engineering Physics Economics / Finance Or anyone who enjoys analytical problem-solving! About NK Securities Research NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) across different asset classes. Show more Show less