Overview
Join a dynamic team as a Quantitative Research Intern, where you’ll explore financial markets through data, mathematics, and coding. You’ll collaborate with software engineers and traders to develop models and strategies for pricing and trading, while tackling real-world market problems. This internship offers hands-on experience in quantitative analysis, problem-solving, and financial technology development.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
- Gain exposure to quantitative modeling and trading strategies in financial markets.
- Develop practical coding skills and learn functional programming concepts, including OCaml.
- Work with large datasets to uncover insights and test predictive models.
- Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking abilities in ambiguous, real-world scenarios.
- Collaborate with professionals from software engineering and trading teams, building teamwork and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze market data to identify patterns and signals that inform trading strategies.
- Build and test quantitative models for pricing and risk assessment.
- Collaborate with engineers to implement strategies in production systems.
- Research and experiment with new techniques to improve model performance.
- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adapt to evolving challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
Requirements
- Strong logical reasoning and mathematical skills.
- Curiosity and eagerness to explore new ideas and ask insightful questions.
- Programming experience and willingness to learn OCaml or other functional languages.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Fluent in English.
- Open-minded, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Interest in problem-solving; finance background is not required.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
Students or recent graduates who enjoy solving challenging problems with math, coding, and creative thinking, and are excited by financial markets and quantitative analysis.
About the Company
This firm specializes in quantitative trading, combining data science, software development, and market expertise to build innovative trading models and systems. Teams work collaboratively to push the boundaries of financial technology and strategy development.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore
Duration: 3–6 months
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Onsite
Stipend: Competitive (not specified)
Application Deadline: Rolling
