About the role#
As a Quantitative Researcher Intern, you will join the Research group to work on high impact projects involving finance, data science, applied math, optimization theory, and computer programming. You will work alongside team members to develop investment ideas, codify them into signals, and back-test those signals. This program provides insights into quantitative investment management by combining theory, practice, and technology.
What you'll do#
- Perform statistical analysis on large, complex data sets from structured and unstructured sources.
- Research predictable patterns in asset returns, risks, trading costs, and other market data.
- Conduct research projects from initial stages through analysis and present findings directly to the team and stakeholders.
- Perform portfolio construction research using proprietary simulation capability.
- Produce return, risk, and trading cost forecasts based on signals to drive trading decisions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in finance, mathematics, economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
- Demonstrated academic success.
- Understanding of probability, statistics, linear regression, time-series analysis, linear algebra, calculus, optimization, and portfolio theory.
- Experience with a statistical computing environment such as Python, R, STATA, or MATLAB.
- Ability to communicate complex empirical research findings and conclusions clearly, including through data visualizations.
- Passion for financial markets.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $3,500 to $5,000 per week.
About Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership
Arrowstreet Capital is a quantitative investment firm based in Boston. Founded in 1999, the company operates as an independent private partnership. It employs 540 people. The firm uses research and technology to run its systematic investment process for clients.
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