Quantitative Researcher Intern, Summer 2027

About the role#

As a Quantitative Researcher Intern, you will join the Research group to work on high-impact projects that combine theory, practice, and technology. You will work alongside team members to develop investment ideas, codify them into signals, and back-test those signals. This role provides insight into quantitative investment management through projects involving finance, data science, applied math, and optimization.

What you'll do#

• Perform statistical analysis across large, complex data sets from structured and unstructured sources.
• Research predictable patterns in asset returns, risks, trading costs, and other financial market data.
• Conduct research projects from the initial stages through final analysis and present findings directly to the team and stakeholders.
• Perform portfolio construction research using proprietary simulation capabilities.
• 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 discipline emphasizing quantitative or financial analysis.
• 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.
• A passion for financial markets.
• Ability to communicate complex empirical research findings clearly, including through data visualizations.

Location & details#

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
• Term: Summer 2027.
• Modality: On-site, full-time.
• Compensation: $3,500 - $5,000 per week.