Graduate Internship Research & Development

Ortec Finance; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start dates

Rotterdam or Amsterdam office

Hybrid work

Job summary

Ortec Finance invites MSc students to join as a student assistant while writing their thesis in one of our departments. The program lasts about seven months and can be tailored to the candidate's preferences; earliest start in December 2026.

You will be matched to departments based on interests and ambitions, with R&D Labs coordinating topics. The position offers practical experience in quantitative finance and applied mathematics, with options to work from Rotterdam or Amsterdam offices and

Qualifications

• Must be in the final stage of MSc.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills required.
• Interest in quantitative studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write a quantitative MSc thesis while working as a student assistant.
• Be matched to one or more departments based on your interests and ambitions.
• Contribute to R&D Labs projects and discussions during the internship.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Applied theory to practice

Education

MSc candidate (final stage)

Job description

We are looking for young talent willing to combine writing their thesis with working as a student assistant in one of our departments. We firmly believe that this combination provides the candidate with the best opportunity to experience what working for Ortec Finance is like. The length of this program is typically 7 months but can be tailored to the candidate's preferences. During the application process, R&D Labs will explore relevant quantitative thesis topics to work on during your internship. In addition, based on your ambitions and interests, we match you to one or more departments to work for us as a student assistant. Starting dates are flexible, with the earliest possible start in December 2026.

Who are you?

We Are Looking For Candidates

• who are creative;
• who like problem solving;
• who are able to bring theory into practice.

And, preferably with expertise in one of the following areas:

• Quantitative Finance/Econometrics
• Applied mathematics
• Computer Science
• Other quantitative studies

This position is only open to students that are in their last stage of their Master of Science (MSc).

What do we offer?

• Our organization employs highly educated people who invest in their careers.
• Our corporate culture is open and informal; we are always receptive to good ideas.
• We offer you plenty of room to fully apply your talents and highly value an entrepreneurial spirit. In addition, we provide you with a salary based on the ratio, internship and student assistantship.
• You will be based at either our Rotterdam or Amsterdam office.
• Flexibility in working from home or at the office.
• Possibility to grow within the company.
• Master students receive 1.597 euro (gross month allowance) based on a combined function of two days as a student assistant and three days internship.

R&D Labs

Since its establishment, Ortec Finance has put innovation through applied scientific research and IT developments on the forefront. Our research and innovation activities are concentrated within the Ortec Finance R&D Labs where we have strong ties with academic institutions.

We work and experiment with both new modelling approaches and IT techniques and concepts in order to research their applicability to investment decision-making. R&D Labs aims to be the linking pin between Ortec Finance and the scientific research community. It performs innovative, high-quality research with a strong practical focus. We collaborate with students, academics and external parties to design the future of investment decision making.

Who is Ortec Finance?

Working at Ortec Finance means working somewhere else. It means working in a world where colleagues meet, gather knowledge and where likeminded peers are always willing to help each other. Where the organizational culture is friendly, flat and non-political.

Working at Ortec Finance also means working in a continuously innovating world where science, academics and mathematics dominate, since models are key in helping Ortec Finance’ clients with complex financial decisions. Because that’s what we love: giving our clients the best advice possible. Where the daily job is very in-dept, based on evidence and relevant for society. It means a job that matters. Where the learning curve is steep; we learn something new every single day. And we need to, because continuous innovation is key. Especially in a fin tech world. We don’t necessarily follow all conventions. Because yes, we are a bit rebellious too.

Ortec Finance is the leading provider of technology and solutions for risk and return management. It is our purpose to enable people to manage the complexity of investment decisions. We do this through delivering leading technologies and solutions for investment decision-making to financial institutions around the world. Our strength lies in an effective combination of advanced models, innovative technology and in-depth market knowledge. More at www.ortecfinance.com.

We hope to meet you soon!