Quantitative Research Intern

Invesco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401(K) matching up to 6% + employer

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern in New York City for the Solutions and Custom Strategies team. The role focuses on developing and refining quantitative and factor-based investment approaches for global clients across equities, fixed income, commodities, and multi-asset strategies.

You will conduct rigorous research, analyze data, and contribute to alpha and portfolio construction while collaborating with a team of ~80 investment professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities with focus on optimization techniques.
• Proficient coding with R, Python or other languages.
• Experience with cloud environments like AWS is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of econometrics and statistics including time-series analysis.
• Experience with financial databases such as Compustat, Worldscope, DataStream; familiarity with risk and optimization tools such as Axioma, Barra.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance quantitative and factor-based investment strategies for institutional and retail clients globally.
• Investigate tools, techniques, and metrics to add value and insight to portfolios.
• Assist in data management and analytics.
• Support alpha development and portfolio construction of strategies.
• Conduct rigorous research and statistical analysis across the research workflow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Optimization techniques

Education

Advanced degree pursuit in quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

AWS

Compustat

Worldscope

DataStream

Axioma

Barra

Job description

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:

• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Parental Leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

Job Description:

Invesco is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern in New York City for the Solutions and Custom Strategies (SCS). The SCS team collectively comprises approximately 80 investment professionals managing Invesco’s systematic and factor-based investment strategies across equities, fixed income, commodities, and multi-asset, including Invesco’s custom SMAs team.

Your Role:

• Develop and enhance quantitative and factor-based investment strategies for institutional and retail clients globally.
• Help investigate, explore, and identify tools, techniques, and metrics offering greater insight & perspective on portfolios to enhance value-add to clients.
• Help manage information including data and other analytics.
• Participate in the development and evolution of alpha and portfolio construction of strategies.
• Perform rigorous research and statistical analysis for all aspects of strategy development and ongoing management

Work Experience / Knowledge:

• Very strong analytical and mathematical skills, including optimization techniques
• Good coding skills with extensive hands‑on experience in R, Python or other languages.
• Experience working in cloud-based environments such as AWS is a plus
• Excellent working knowledge of econometrics and statistics including time-series analysis
• Experience with financial databases such as Compustat, Worldscope, DataStream etc. and risk and optimization tools such as Axioma, Barra

The Experience You Bring:

• Passion for quantitative, research driven investment management
• Results oriented, with strong emphasis on high-quality execution
• Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of constituents, including other quantitative researchers and portfolio managers, client portfolio managers, distribution teams, intermediaries, and clients
• Highly motivated and determined individual able to work collaboratively across groups while staying focused on execution of the core research function
• Team player who reliably and responsibly fulfills their area of responsibility

Formal Education:

• Candidates will have an excellent academic background
• Demonstrated academic excellence including high GPAs and standardized test scores
• Working towards advanced degree in a quantitative (economics, finance, computer science or applied mathematics) field

The hourly range for this position in New York, New York is $65.00.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.