About the role#
Northwestern Mutual's Public Investment Department is looking for a Quantitative Analyst Intern for the summer of 2027. You will join the Quantitative Research and Analytics team to build tools and conduct analyses that support our investment processes. We manage over $130 billion in fixed income assets. You will work directly with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Credit Analysts to develop solutions for portfolio construction, risk measurement, and trading.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain data models by collaborating with data engineers to onboard new sources.
- Design and implement dbt SQL models for data cleaning and integration.
- Write data quality tests to ensure accuracy.
- Create dashboards and applications using Tableau and Streamlit to share model outputs.
- Design and implement machine learning models, including predictive modeling, parameter optimization, and signal research.
- Deploy models into the Snowflake production environment.
- Apply quantitative methods such as portfolio optimization, Monte Carlo simulation, risk measurement, and backtesting.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field like Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or Mathematics.
- Strong development skills in SQL, Python, Streamlit, and dbt.
- Excellent ability to manipulate and visualize data.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and self-motivation.
- A genuine interest in the art and science of investing.
- Experience with software development practices like version control and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
- Familiarity with Bloomberg and BlackRock Aladdin is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- The program runs from June 2027 to August 2027.
- Compensation ranges from $16.50 to $30.00 per hour, determined by academic tenure and major.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company founded in 1857. It provides insurance, annuities, and wealth management services to over 4.5 million clients. The firm operates with offices in Milwaukee and New York. It manages over 125 billion dollars in client assets.
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