Quantitative Research Intern – Equity Arbitrage

Jain Global LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Jain Global LLC in New York, NY invites applications for a Quantitative Research Intern – Equity Arbitrage to join our Equity Derivatives team. You will work at the intersection of statistics, markets, and systematic trading, building models to identify pricing inefficiencies.

The role offers hands-on experience with large datasets, backtesting, and collaboration with portfolio managers. An advanced degree in mathematics or finance is preferred; strong Python skills are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and optimization.
• Experience with time series analysis, regression, and machine learning.
• Proficient in Python for data analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale equity and market datasets to identify arbitrage opportunities and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement quantitative models for equity arbitrage strategies (e.g., statistical arbitrage, relative value, pairs trading).
• Conduct rigorous backtesting and validation of trading signals.
• Collaborate with researchers and developers to enhance model performance and execution efficiency.
• Explore new data sources and features to improve predictive power.
• Communicate findings clearly to the team and contribute to live research initiatives.

Skills

Statistics

Time series analysis

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Ph.D. in Financial Engineering or related field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Quantitative Research Intern – Equity Arbitrage### Quantitative Research Intern – Equity ArbitrageApply: New York, New York: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100617## Job Description:**Quantitative Research Intern – Equity Arbitrage**Jain Global, LLC Jain Global is an innovative multi-strategy investment firm founded in July 2024 by Bobby Jain with over 400 employees operating from offices in New York, Houston, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, we are looking to add to our growing teams. **Location:** New York, NY **Role Overview** We are looking for a highly motivated Quantitative Research Intern to join our Equity Arbitrage Equity Derivatives team. This role provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of statistical modeling, financial markets, and systematic trading, with a specific focus on equity relative value and arbitrage strategies. As an intern, you will collaborate with portfolio managers and quantitative researchers to develop, test, and refine models that identify pricing inefficiencies across equities and related instruments. You will gain hands-on experience applying mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world trading problems while contributing directly to live research initiatives.**Responsibilities:*** Analyze large-scale equity and market datasets to identify arbitrage opportunities and inefficiencies* Develop and implement quantitative models for equity arbitrage strategies (e.g., statistical arbitrage, factor-based relative value, pairs trading)* Conduct rigorous statistical testing, back testing, and validation of trading signals Collaborate with researchers and developers to enhance model performance and execution efficiency* Explore new data sources and features that improve predictive power* Contribute to research discussions and clearly communicate findings to the team* Assist in improving research infrastructure, data pipelines, and model robustness **Qualifications & Experience:*** Pursuing a master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or related field* Strong foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and optimization* Experience with time series analysis, regression, and machine learning techniques* Proficiency in Python (or similar programming language) for data analysis and modeling* Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights* Interest in equity markets, arbitrage strategies, and systematic investing* Strong problem-solving ability and intellectual curiosity* Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment **Compensation**The estimated base salary range for this position is $182,000 for Master's students and $234,000 for Ph.D. students, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer**As an employer, we believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of Jain Global teams to drive competitive performance. We believe an inclusive environment can yield exceptional contributions.