Quantitative Research Intern - Asset Management (Summer)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. invites a Quantitative Research – Asset Management Summer Analyst to join our Asset Management Investments Program.

You will work at the intersection of investment science and technology, collaborating with portfolio managers and research teams to tackle portfolio construction, risk, and alpha-generation challenges. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world datasets, build backtests, and contribute to production-quality research.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, finance, or data science/machine learning, graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
• Attending a college/university in the U.S.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in investing, portfolio analytics, global markets, and quantitative research.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative investing and data science methods—such as factor modeling, optimization, and machine learning to research problems across asset classes and datasets.
• Analyze structured and alternative data to identify patterns, return drivers, and portfolio construction insights.
• Partner with portfolio managers, traders, and other investment professionals to translate research into actionable investment strategies and client solutions.
• Design robust backtests and validation frameworks; assess strategy performance, stability, and risk implications at the portfolio level.
• Implement research in production-quality code; maintain and enhance research infrastructure and investment/trading tools.
• Contribute to solutions that serve institutional, wealth, corporate, government, not-for-profit, and individual clients worldwide.
• Develop, validate, and enhance mathematical models and algorithms used in portfolio management and asset allocation.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Finance

Tools

R

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. invites a Quantitative Research – Asset Management Summer Analyst to join our Asset Management Investments Program.

You will work at the intersection of investment science and technology, collaborating with portfolio managers and research teams to tackle portfolio construction, risk, and alpha-generation challenges. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world datasets, build backtests, and contribute to production-quality research.