Quantitative Investments Intern: Data, ML & Dashboards

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual’s Public Investments Department seeks a Quantitative Analyst Intern for summer 2027. You will build data models, create dashboards with Tableau and Streamlit, and develop ML models integrated into Snowflake, collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Credit Analysts to shape investment processes.

Expect onboarding to data sources, data quality testing, and exposure to quantitative methods like Monte Carlo simulations and backtesting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Quantitative Finance, Computer/Data Science, Finance, Mathematics).
• Strong development skills in SQL, Python, Streamlit, and dbt; ability to build robust data workflows.
• Excellent data manipulation and data visualization abilities.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines preferred.
• Bloomberg and BlackRock Aladdin experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivation, passion for investing, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build & maintain data models with data engineers; design dbt SQL models and data quality tests.
• Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau and Streamlit for investment teams.
• Design and implement machine learning models; evaluate signals and deploy to Snowflake.
• Apply quantitative methods like portfolio optimization, Monte Carlo, risk measurement, and backtesting.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Credit Analysts to deliver data and insights.

Skills

SQL

Python

Streamlit

dbt

Data visualization

Version control

CI/CD

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (pursuing) in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Streamlit (tool)

Bloomberg

BlackRock Aladdin

Job description

Northwestern Mutual’s Public Investments Department seeks a Quantitative Analyst Intern for summer 2027. You will build data models, create dashboards with Tableau and Streamlit, and develop ML models integrated into Snowflake, collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Credit Analysts to shape investment processes.

Expect onboarding to data sources, data quality testing, and exposure to quantitative methods like Monte Carlo simulations and backtesting in a fast-paced environment.