Quantitative ML Research Intern: Trading Strategies

Akuna Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern for a 10-week internship in Chicago. The ideal candidate is pursuing a relevant advanced degree and is skilled in statistics and machine learning. Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, designing optimization algorithms, and exploring new research topics. The firm values innovative perspectives and offers a competitive minimum salary starting at $130,000 annually. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience with mathematical models for complex problems.
• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
• Design optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
• Develop quantitative models describing market behavior.
• Advance initiatives and explore new research topics.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

Intermediate Programming in Python

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

A leading trading firm is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern for a 10-week internship in Chicago. The ideal candidate is pursuing a relevant advanced degree and is skilled in statistics and machine learning. Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, designing optimization algorithms, and exploring new research topics. The firm values innovative perspectives and offers a competitive minimum salary starting at $130,000 annually. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.