About the role#
The Quantitative Masters Internship Program is designed for students pursuing advanced degrees in quantitative fields. This program offers exposure to investment research, portfolio management, product strategy, and investment technology. You will join a team focused on advanced analytics and problem-solving within the systematic investment platform.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the knowledge base through investment or client-related projects.
- Attend daily market updates to understand how portfolios react to market events.
- Collaborate across business functions to learn research and product life cycles.
- Develop an understanding of capital markets, return drivers, and economic theory.
- Learn about client investment strategies and assist in applying technology to help investors reach their goals.
- Participate in a diverse team culture and learn from experienced professionals.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a master’s program in analytics, computational finance, financial engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Graduation date between September 2027 and July 2028.
- Relevant pre-master’s work experience.
- Proficiency in Python and the ability to write efficient code.
- Experience translating statistical models and algorithms into functional code.
- Comfort working with large datasets.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Enthusiasm for AI, emerging technologies, and continuous innovation.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid work model with four days per week in the office.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. It serves individual and institutional clients. The company started in 1988 and maintains its headquarters in New York. It operates in more than 40 countries. The firm provides investment options and financial tools to help clients manage savings.
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