About the role#
We are seeking a Quantitative Research Intern to join a three-person, fully systematic investment team focused on intraday US equities trading. You will work directly with portfolio managers and take ownership of a research project from initial data exploration through model development and evaluation. We look for someone who can work independently, develop original hypotheses, and turn time series datasets into rigorously tested predictive models.
What you'll do#
- Clean, validate, and analyze financial time series datasets, including high-frequency data, to establish a foundation for research.
- Develop your own research hypotheses and build statistical or machine learning models to identify predictive signals for systematic trading.
- Design and run backtests that evaluate performance, robustness, and practical relevance, with careful attention to overfitting and data leakage.
- Refine models based on experimental results and feedback from portfolio managers.
- Communicate findings, assumptions, limitations, and proposed next steps clearly.
- Contribute original modeling ideas and explore research directions with the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics.
- Prior finance experience through an internship or full-time role, ideally in quantitative research.
- Academic research experience involving quantitative methods, such as a thesis, research assistantship, or substantial research project.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- A solid foundation in probability, statistics, and time series analysis, with experience applying statistical modeling or machine learning to data.
- Ability to work independently and carry an open-ended research problem from initial exploration through model evaluation.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated interest in quantitative finance beyond coursework or employment, such as independent research, personal modeling projects, or competitions.
- Independently developed models or research ideas you would like to explore with the team.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: The annualized base salary is $100,000-130,000, prorated for the duration of the internship.
About Engineers Gate
Engineers Gate is a quantitative investment firm established in 2014. The company focuses on systematic trading across global financial markets. It operates as a partnership with a team of 51 to 200 professionals. The firm is a Registered Investment Advisor regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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