Quantitative Research Intern

Job Description

A leading firm in the systematic trading industry is offering a Quantitative Research Internship in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for students and researchers with strong statistical learning skills to contribute to innovative research projects.

As an intern, he/she will be mentored by seasoned professionals and involved in various subjects including alpha research, risk modeling, and portfolio construction. The role involves conducting independent research and developing production modules for live trading environments.

• Conduct independent research with guidance from the team.
• Manage the research process: literature review, data collection, analysis.
• Hypothesis testing, model development, implementation, and performance evaluation.
• Develop production modules and analytical tools.
• Integrate research outcomes into a live trading environment.

• BS, MS or PhD candidate in a quantitative field.
• Ability to conduct independent research using large datasets.
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, Rust, Julia, C++, or MATLAB.
• Solid foundation in statistics and economic intuition.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Proficiency in communicating complex technical details.
• Track record of ownership, independently and in a team.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for quantitative finance.
• Commitment to ethical standards.

• Opportunity to work on innovative research projects.
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals.
• Exposure to alpha research, risk modeling, and portfolio construction.