Quantitative Research Intern Predictive Models

y-intercept; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm focused on delivering high-quality returns through tested strategies across asset classes and global markets. The team values curiosity, hard work, and continuous learning in a collaborative environment.

The role involves assisting in modeling, performance analysis, and data-driven research to support the investment process. Central, Hong Kong-based office with a merit-focused, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed an advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, finance or quantitative discipline.
• Solid foundation in probability and statistics; familiarity with ML, time-series or pattern recognition.
• Proficiency in Matlab, C#, Python or SQL.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to work with large data sets.
• Good written and verbal communication; self-motivated and team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and testing predictive statistical models and quantitative trading signals.
• Review and analyze performance of new and existing investment strategies.
• Support data mining from unconventional sources to develop trading strategies.
• Monitor daily risks, trading systems and portfolio positions; assist risk assessment.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, tech, operations and data teams to implement findings.

Skills

Statistics

Machine learning

Time-series analysis

Python

SQL

Matlab

C#

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

Matlab

Python

SQL

C#

Job description

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm focused on delivering high-quality returns through tested strategies across asset classes and global markets. The team values curiosity, hard work, and continuous learning in a collaborative environment.

The role involves assisting in modeling, performance analysis, and data-driven research to support the investment process. Central, Hong Kong-based office with a merit-focused, collaborative culture.