PhD Quant Internship — AI-Driven Finance (10-Week)

LGBT Great; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation bonus

Job summary

PIMCO is seeking PhD candidates for a 10-week Summer Internship in Portfolio Management and Quantitative Research Analytics at its Newport Beach, CA headquarters. Candidates will develop econometric models for alpha generation, assess risk, and contribute to investment decision processes under mentorship.

The internship includes training, mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to AI-powered tools. Competitive compensation and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate from a top program in quantitative fields (Finance, Economics, Statistics, CS, OR, Physics, Mathematics).
• Expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Business proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models for alpha generation and risk management.
• Analyze historical returns and volume data to support investment processes.
• Apply macroeconomic research and large dataset analysis to improve trade execution.

Skills

Python

C++

Econometrics

Time series

Asset pricing

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

Python

R

Job description

PIMCO is seeking PhD candidates for a 10-week Summer Internship in Portfolio Management and Quantitative Research Analytics at its Newport Beach, CA headquarters. Candidates will develop econometric models for alpha generation, assess risk, and contribute to investment decision processes under mentorship.

The internship includes training, mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to AI-powered tools. Competitive compensation and relocation support are provided.