About the role#
This internship offers a chance to apply quantitative and machine learning skills to real-world investment challenges. You will work directly with front-office teams to build systematic investment processes. The program includes a one-week training period covering macroeconomics, financial products, trading strategies, and technical tools. Successful interns may be considered for the 2028 Graduate Program.
What you'll do#
- Build pipelines to extract and analyze data.
- Develop models and trading signals to support Portfolio Managers.
- Integrate AI into analytical systems and create new tools using LLMs and agent workflows.
- Contribute to the core analytics library used for research, trading, and risk management.
- Conduct back testing and develop research for trade ideas.
What you'll need#
- Ph.D. candidate or 1st year master’s student, with a degree awarded before July 2028.
- Strong mathematical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Technical proficiency in Excel, VBA, and R.
- Programming experience in Python.
- Interest in financial markets, trading, and financial products.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Annualized salary of $200,000, prorated for the 10-week duration, plus a housing stipend and completion bonus.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About Brevan Howard
Brevan Howard is an investment management firm that focuses on global macro strategies. Founded in 2002, the company manages assets for institutional clients such as pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments. It maintains a global presence with offices in cities including London, New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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