APAC Quant Research Intern

Jain Global; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to hedge fund strategies

Mentorship and career development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Jain Global is seeking a Quant Researcher Intern to support portfolio managers and analysts with research on cyclical sectors, including metals and industrials. The role targets individuals passionate about financial markets, data analysis, and Excel-based modelling for hands-on exposure to investment research at a global hedge fund.

The internship emphasizes research support, data tracking, model building, and the use of AI tools to improve efficiency, within a collaborative, high-performance

Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial markets and basic accounting concepts.
• Strong Excel modelling experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency in English; Chinese/Japanese is a plus.
• Based in Hong Kong for local internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Portfolio Manager and Analyst with research on cyclical sectors.
• Track industry data, analyze market trends, and build sector and company models.
• Process operational and financial data for listed companies with Excel-based modelling.
• Help utilise AI tools for investment research workflows.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Financial analysis

Accounting

Excel modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI tools familiarity

Education

Finance/Economics degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quant Researcher Intern to support the Portfolio Manager and Analyst with research on cyclical sectors, including metals and industrial companies. This role is ideal for candidates with an interest in financial markets, data analysis, and Excel-based modelling who want hands-on exposure to the investment research process at a global multi-manager hedge fund.

Job Description

We are seeking a Quant Researcher Intern to support the Portfolio Manager and Analyst with research on cyclical sectors, including metals and industrial companies. This role is ideal for candidates with an interest in financial markets, data analysis, and Excel-based modelling who want hands-on exposure to the investment research process at a global multi-manager hedge fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Portfolio Manager and Analyst with research on cyclical sectors, including metals and industrial companies
• Track industry data, analyze market trends, and build sector and company models
• Process operational and financial data for listed companies, with a strong focus on Excel-based financial modelling
• Help utilise AI tools for investment research workflows

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of financial markets, financial analysis, and accounting
• Strong Excel skills and experience building financial models
• Analytical, independent, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Good communication skills
• Familiarity with AI tools and a willingness to use them to improve efficiency
• Preference for candidates pursuing or holding a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Proficiency in English; with Chinese and/or Japanese a plus
• Based in Hong Kong and available for a local internship

Timeline

• Preferred start: September–December, but flexible for October–January

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide range of asset classes and hedge fund strategies
• Collaborative and high-performance culture
• Career development opportunities and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and benefits package