Quant Research Intern – Systematic Trading (Summer NYC)

Jain Global, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Ownership of projects

Exposure to multi-strategy trading

Entrepreneurial culture

Global reach

Job summary

Jain Global, LLC seeks a Quant Research Intern for Summer 2027 in New York. You will work at the intersection of quantitative research, technology, and financial markets, developing data-driven trading strategies with portfolio managers, researchers, and technologists.

You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, model development, and systematic investment approaches, while contributing to scalable trading systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computational Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or another object‑oriented or functional programming language.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, including both linear and non‑linear techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets and extract actionable insights.
• Demonstrated interest in applying technology and quantitative methods to solve complex trading problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, high‑performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and managing large and complex financial datasets for analysis.
• Develop and test quantitative models for pricing, forecasting, and trading using statistical and mathematical techniques.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and developers to design systematic trading strategies.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, optimize runtime, and reduce operational risk.
• Apply programming and analytical skills to solve applied problems in a fast-paced, research‑driven environment.
• Communicate findings clearly to team members and contribute to ongoing research discussions.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in ML/Computational Finance/Mathematics/CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

Job description

Jain Global, LLC seeks a Quant Research Intern for Summer 2027 in New York. You will work at the intersection of quantitative research, technology, and financial markets, developing data-driven trading strategies with portfolio managers, researchers, and technologists.

You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, model development, and systematic investment approaches, while contributing to scalable trading systems.