ML Researcher Intern (PhD) - Asia

Citadel; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11-week internship program

Networking with senior researchers

Asia location options (HK/SG)

Job summary

Citadel in Hong Kong and Singapore is seeking a PhD intern in machine learning research to develop next-generation models for quantitative trading. You will apply advanced statistics, deep learning, and NLP to large financial datasets and back-test findings.

The internship runs for 11 weeks, with timing flexibility and opportunities to network with senior researchers. The role emphasizes strong programming skills in Python or C++, clear communication of complex ideas, and a track record of

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a highly quantitative field.
• Hands-on programming in Python or C++.
• Advanced training in ML, DL, NLP, or AI.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use statistics and ML to extract patterns from diverse datasets.
• Implement algorithms in high-quality code.
• Work with large datasets, including unstructured data sources.
• Back-test models and document research findings.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine learning

NLP

Statistics

Education

PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, CS

Job description

Citadel in Hong Kong and Singapore is seeking a PhD intern in machine learning research to develop next-generation models for quantitative trading. You will apply advanced statistics, deep learning, and NLP to large financial datasets and back-test findings.

The internship runs for 11 weeks, with timing flexibility and opportunities to network with senior researchers. The role emphasizes strong programming skills in Python or C++, clear communication of complex ideas, and a track record of