About the role#
The Quantitative Research team at Lazard Asset Management uses statistical and computational techniques to address investment challenges. This 10-week summer internship offers hands-on experience working directly with investment professionals. You will be paired with a mentor and gain exposure to market experience while working on projects that support investment decisions.
What you'll do#
- Develop and improve quantitative models to support investment decisions.
- Analyze large datasets to find actionable insights.
- Work with portfolio managers, researchers, and developers to solve investment problems.
- Present your findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising undergraduate junior graduating in 2029.
- You are majoring in mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, economics, or a related field.
- You have strong quantitative, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
- You have experience with programming in Python for data analysis.
- You have a foundation in statistics and data analysis.
- You are familiar with Machine Learning algorithms, NLP techniques, and generative AI tools.
- You possess strong communication skills and can explain complex concepts clearly.
- You are authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Pro-rated base annual salary of $90,000.
About Lazard
Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm founded in 1848. It provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring, and geopolitics. The firm serves institutions, corporations, governments, and individuals across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. It is a public company based in New York with over 5,000 employees.
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