Quantitative Research Intern (Available to start in Nov 2026)

Quant Blueprint LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC is looking for a research intern to assist with daily tasks involving data analysis and alpha signal research. Candidates should ideally hold or be pursuing degrees in Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.

This full-time internship requires a commitment of at least 3 months starting in January or May 2025. Experience in Python scripting and a Linux environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a BS, MS, or PhD with strong academic records.
• Experience in quant analysis or trading preferred.
• Commitment to a full-time internship for at least 3 months starting in January or May 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily research and analysis tasks.
• Scripting for monitoring, portfolio visualization and alpha signal analysis.

Skills

Scripting in Python

Machine learning

Linux environment

Linear algebra

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Math, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

The Role

Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models.

This position is responsible for assisting with daily research and analysis tasks, which includes scripting for monitoring, portfolio visualization and alpha signal analysis.

What You'll Bring

• Candidates holding or pursuing a BS (Hons), MS or PhD in Math, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering with excellent academic records are strongly preferred.
• Exceptional candidates without an advanced degree will also be considered.
• Prior quant analysis or trading experience is a benefit.
• Experience working under a Linux environment.
• Experience with scripting language, Python and shell scripting is required.
• Programming skills, Python is a must.
• Machine learning and/or linear algebra coursework is a plus.
• Participated in data mining and/or programming competitions (preferred).
• Currently at final/penultimate year of studies.
• Final year students (graduating 2025) who are available to commit full-time internship for at least 3 months, to start either January or May 2025 (summer). Graduate placements are possible, subject to internship performance.

WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.