Super quant internship 2027

Robeco Investment Engineers; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeco invites master's students to join the Super Quant Internship, a six‑month, full‑time program in Rotterdam. You will work on end‑to‑end quantitative model development, from data analysis to presenting results, supported by experienced researchers in Quantitative Research and Trading Research.

The program accommodates thesis‑based projects or standalone research topics, with opportunities to explore topics in areas like Factor Investing, ML, Data Engineering, and Sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master’s student about to begin thesis with university approval to conduct a company-supervised project
• Strong programming and data analysis background
• Ability to present results and communicate insights to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative models and support lifecycle from development to implementation
• Analyze large datasets and interpret results for portfolio teams
• Present findings to researchers, portfolio managers and stakeholders

Skills

Programming proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master’s student in Econometrics/Quantitative Finance/Economics/Finance/Investments/AI/ML/Engineering/CS

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Super Quant Internship 2027

Department Robeco is home to one of Europe’s largest quantitative teams, with over 50 dedicated researchers and portfolio managers across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. Our team develops proprietary security selection and allocation/market timing models, as well as portfolio construction algorithms, and supports portfolio managers in areas such as risk management and performance attribution.

Robeco’s Super Quant Internship gives you the opportunity to work on the full lifecycle of quantitative model development, either as part of your master’s thesis or as a standalone research internship. This full‑time internship typically lasts around six months, with flexibility depending on your university’s requirements and the scope of your research. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in data analysis, programming, interpreting results, and presenting your findings. Each project is supervised by an experienced researcher, many holding a PhD or CFA charter and affiliated with academic institutions, from one of our teams: Quantitative Research, Trading Research, or Investment Solutions.

In addition to thesis‑based projects, we offer a few topics that are not combined with writing an academic thesis. These non‑thesis internships are suitable for students whose programs do not require a thesis, who prefer a purely practical internship, or whose thesis is completed or unrelated to the internship topic.

Beyond research, the program includes engaging activities and gives you a behind‑the‑scenes look at life at Robeco and the broader asset management industry.

Position & Requirements

Super Quant Internship themes Internship projects are organized around six key research themes that reflect Robeco’s focus areas in quantitative research. More details and examples of past projects are available on the Super Quant website: Factor Investing Machine Learning Data Engineering Natural Language Processing Trading and Liquidity Sustainability When applying, you’ll be asked to indicate your preferences for one or more of these themes. Within each theme, we offer a selection of specific topics that vary over time. If you advance past the first screening round and are selected for interviews, we’ll provide detailed descriptions of the specific topics you’ve been shortlisted for, within your chosen themes. This will give you a clearer understanding of the projects and help you prepare effectively for the interview(s).

Who we are looking for

We are looking for master’s students with financial and/or technical backgrounds such as Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Finance, Investments, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science, or other related disciplines.

Key requirements

Eligibility for the program

• About to begin your thesis at the start of the internship, with university approval to conduct a company‑supervised thesis project within the themes described above;
• Looking for a non‑thesis internship, where you will work on an applied research project without writing an academic thesis.

Programming skills

Proficiency in programming and experience working with large datasets are major prerequisites.

Analytical & creative mindset

You bring both strong analytical skills and creativity to tackle complex problems.

Social & problem-solving skills

You can communicate the economic intuition behind your results, collaborate effectively with different stakeholders, and translate feedback into practical solutions.

Applications will be reviewed in November. You can expect to hear from us within the first two weeks of that month.

For more information about this position, including application timelines, frequently asked questions, research themes available, and insights from past interns, please visit: https://www.robeco.com/en-int/careers/super-quant-internship.

If you have any remaining questions, feel free to contact us via email at: [e-mail].

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.

Robeco Recruiting Team

As a Dutch asset manager operating globally, Robeco has always combined the best of both worlds. We have global reach and ambitions, while retaining our head office in our hometown of Rotterdam. Employees at Robeco share that combination: we hire and nurture people who can think internationally and put the client first, while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. We have strong links with academia, which underpin the research in our robust quantitative and sustainability investing strategies. Our people have backgrounds in finance but also in economics and geography. Likewise, as pioneers in emerging markets investing, our diverse backgrounds also add local knowledge. We offer an informal and flexible office atmosphere that gives people the room to be themselves, to grow and to perform to the best of their ability.