About the role#
The Quantitative Masters Internship Program is designed for students in quantitative disciplines who want to gain exposure to advanced analytics and investment problem-solving. This program focuses on quantitative research, portfolio management, product strategy, and investment technology. You will work within the BlackRock Systematic platform, which manages a wide range of asset classes and investment strategies.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the function’s knowledge base by working on investment or client-related projects.
- Join daily market-related updates to learn how portfolios trade and react to market events.
- Collaborate across multiple business functions to understand research and product life cycles.
- Develop an understanding of capital markets, return drivers, and economic theory.
- Learn about client investment strategies and assist in guiding investors toward their unique goals.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a quantitative-disciplined master’s program with graduation between September 2027 and July 2028.
- Relevant pre-master’s work experience.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
- Ability to write efficient, effective computer code in Python.
- Experience translating statistical models and algorithms into code.
- Comfort working with large datasets.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for quantitative investing.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (4 days in office per week).
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: Paid 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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