Quantitative Investment Internship: Build Models & Live Portfolios

Acadian Asset Management; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management offers a 10-week Quantitative Investment Associate Internship in Boston for Master’s and PhD candidates. You will own a substantial project from framing to delivery within our investment team, using Python and quantitative methods on live data.

Strong performers may be considered for full-time opportunities. The role requires in-office presence in Boston for at least four days per week, with a $50.00–$65.00 hourly wage and a $1,000 relocation stipend for those moving to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program with an expected degree completion between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Proficient in Python for coding work.
• Interest in applying quantitative methods to financial markets.
• Experience carrying an empirical or computational project from question to result using real data.
• Available for the full 10-week Boston-based program; able to work from the Boston office at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Join an investment team and own a substantial project from framing through delivery.
• Work on live needs across portfolio management, research, and development.
• Present your work to the investment teams at the end of the summer.
• Use coding and AI tools thoughtfully and validate what you produce.

Skills

Python

Quantitative methods

Data analysis

Education

Quantitative degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Python

Job description

Acadian Asset Management offers a 10-week Quantitative Investment Associate Internship in Boston for Master’s and PhD candidates. You will own a substantial project from framing to delivery within our investment team, using Python and quantitative methods on live data.

Strong performers may be considered for full-time opportunities. The role requires in-office presence in Boston for at least four days per week, with a $50.00–$65.00 hourly wage and a $1,000 relocation stipend for those moving to