Quantitative Research Intern

Role:

This is an opportunity for students and researchers of advanced statistical learning methods to join one of our PM teams and apply these techniques to systematic trading. As an intern, you will engage in one or more innovative research projects under the mentorship of seasoned professionals, across different subjects in alpha research, risk modeling, and portfolio construction.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research with guidance and direction from the team. 
• Manage all aspects of the research process, including but not limited to: literature review, data collection and analysis, hypothesis testing, model development, optimal implementation, and performance evaluation.
• Develop the production modules and analytical tools necessary to integrate research outcomes into a live trading environment.

Desirable Candidates:

• BS, MS or PhD candidates in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or other quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: R, Python, Rust, Julia, C++, MATLAB.
• Strong foundation in statistical training and economic intuition.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in communicating complex technical details and numerical results in a transparent, logical, and structured manner.
• A strong track record of taking ownership at work, both independently and within a small team.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for quantitative finance.
• Prior experience in the financial industry is a plus.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.