Machine Learning Research Internship

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Lunch provided

30 days annual leave pro-rated

Casual dress code

Job summary

G-Research is launching a 10-week Summer Research Programme in London. Interns will gain insight into life as a Machine Learning practitioner, paired with mentors, with access to vast computing resources and senior staff leaders in the field.

The role involves working on a meaningful research project, with exposure to production-ready applications and a final presentation to senior management at completion.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Machine Learning or related discipline, or commercial ML experience.
• Experience in one or more of deep learning, reinforcement learning, non-convex optimisation, Bayesian non-parametrics, NLP or approximate inference.
• Excellent reasoning skills and mathematical ability; ability to develop own models.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 10-week ML research project under a mentor.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to develop algorithms.
• Present findings to senior management at the end of the programme.

Skills

Python

Scikit-learn

SciPy

NumPy

Pandas

Jupyter

Deep learning

Reinforcement learning

NLP

Bayesian non-parametrics

Kaggle

Education

Post-graduate degree in ML or related discipline

PhD preferred

Tools

Kaggle

Job description

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

Join a research team where curiosity meets scale. You’ll investigate foundational questions, uncover market insights and push the boundaries of what's possible - all with the support of near-limitless compute and world-class peers.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

• 10-week summer programme (21st June to 27th August 2027)
• 09:00-17:30 working hours
• Based in Central London

Over the course of 10 weeks, G-Research Summer Research Programme interns gain a unique insight into life as a Machine Learning (ML) practitioner at a leading quantitative finance research firm.

Our full-time ML researchers use a wide range of tools and techniques in an applied setting, putting their expertise to use in direct, production-ready applications with immediate results. They have access to vast computing resources and are limited only by their imagination.

As an ML intern, you will have the opportunity to experience some of this as part of a 10-week programme working on a meaningful and challenging research project that demands the application of innovative yet pragmatic mathematical and computational analysis.

You will be paired with a mentor who will supervise your work and provide ongoing feedback to help you improve and develop, as well as access to senior staff who are leaders in their fields. Your internship will culminate in a final presentation of your research ideas to senior management.

Taking part in G-Research's Summer Internship Programme will give you an in-depth insight into our academic approach to the world of quantitative finance and allow you to explore the thriving city of London, while you get to know your fellow interns and colleagues through a full itinerary of fun social events.

Top performers on the programme will be considered for full-time opportunities on completion of their studies.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will, at a minimum, have experience in the following areas:

• A post-graduate degree in Machine Learning or a related discipline, or commercial experience developing novel machine learning algorithms. We will also consider exceptional candidates with a proven record of success in online data science competitions, such as Kaggle. PhD level study is preferred
• Experience in one or more of deep learning, reinforcement learning, non-convex optimisation, Bayesian non-parametrics, NLP or approximate inference
• Excellent reasoning skills and mathematical ability are crucial: off-the-shelf methods don't always work with our data, so you will need to understand how to develop your own models
• Strong programming skills and experience working with Python, scikit-learn, SciPy, NumPy, Pandas and Jupyter

Previous experience in finance is not required, although an interest in finance and the motivation to rapidly learn more is a prerequisite for working here.

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus accommodation
• G-Research community with weekly intern activities
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 30 days’ annual leave pro-rated
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Central London office close to 5 stations and 6 tube lines

Location: London