Quantitative Research Intern

About the role#

Akuna Capital is seeking Quantitative Research Interns for a 10-week program in Chicago. This role involves working within a team of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists to create trading strategies by applying quantitative expertise to financial markets. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.

What you'll do#

• Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
• Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
• Develop quantitative models to describe market behavior.
• Advance existing research initiatives and explore opportunities for new topics.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Must graduate by August 2027.
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems.
• Intermediate programming skills in Python.
• A GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing market conditions and solve math and coding problems under pressure.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment.

Location & details#

• Location: Chicago, Illinois.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Summer 2027.
• Financial experience is not required.
• Sponsorship is available.