Trainee - Quantitative Research Analyst

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is offering an internship in Quantitative Finance, based in London. The intern will have varied responsibilities, including maintaining models, producing research, and working closely with the quant team. This role requires a strong quantitative background and proficiency in programming, particularly Python.

Qualifications

• Holding a master's degree or equivalent in Quantitative Finance.
• Experience in derivative modeling and data science is essential.
• Hands-on experience in machine learning is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining quantitative models used by the team.
• Assisting in producing research materials including models and presentations.
• Developing new quantitative models and strategies under supervision.

Skills

Data Science

Quantitative Analysis

Machine Learning

Programming (Python)

Written and Verbal English

Education

Master’s Degree in Quantitative Finance

Undergraduate Focus on Mathematics/Statistics

Tools

Bloomberg

Factset

QuantLib

Latex

Job description

Reference 25000E7T

Responsibilities

Description of the Business Line or Department

The Quant, Index and ETF Research team is part of the SG Research department. The team produces award winning research alongside a variety of other research services that is marketed to both external and internal clients. In addition, the team is responsible for developing a variety of systematic quantitative investment strategies across a variety of asset classes.

Summary Of The Key Purposes Of The Role

This internship role will be based in London and will supporting and learning from members of the quant team. The role will be highly varied from working on specific quantitative research projects to assisting in the production of research.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Maintaining a variety of quantitative models used by the team
• Assisting in the production of research materials including models, presentations, and publications.
• Interacting and dealing with internal clients (sales, structuring, engineering)
• Under supervision, helping to develop new quantitative models and strategies
• Using a variety of data platforms including Bloomberg and Factset
  
  

Required

Profile required

Competencies

• The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Quantitative Finance
• A focus on mathematics/statistics at the undergraduate level is essential
• Any experience in conducting research is highly advantageous
• Derivative modelling experience essential
• Broader experience looking at markets and portfolios advantageous
• Excellent skills in data science and analysis essential
• Hands-on experience in machine learning highly advantageous
• Programming experience in Python and associated core libraries essential
• Experience with tools such as Bloomberg, QuantLib, and Latex advantageous
• Ability to self-start and work autonomously essential
• Excellent level of written and verbal English essential
  
  

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.