Quantitative Research Intern — Path to Full-Time

AXQ Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm with offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. We pursue consistent alpha through rigorous scientific research and sustained investment in technology and data infrastructure.

We are growing quickly, and our interns are a core part of how we hire: you will work directly with senior researchers and portfolio managers on research that is meant to trade, and strong performers receive full-time offers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in a quantitative field at a top-tier university.
• Strong foundation in probability and statistics, including statistical modeling and time-series analysis.
• Proficient in Python for data analysis and research.
• Intellectually curious with an interest in quantitative finance.
• Clear communicator who works well in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining quantitative trading strategies under the guidance of experienced portfolio managers and researchers.
• Applying probability, statistics, and machine learning to uncover patterns and predictive signals in market data.
• Leveraging agentic AI workflows to accelerate the research cycle—from hypothesis generation to backtesting and analysis.
• Transforming raw, messy datasets into research-ready inputs that power alpha discovery.
• Exploring portfolio construction and optimization techniques that combine multiple strategies into robust, risk-managed portfolios.

Skills

Python

Probability and statistics

Time-series analysis

Machine learning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Quantitative field student at a top-tier university

Job description

AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm with offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. We pursue consistent alpha through rigorous scientific research and sustained investment in technology and data infrastructure.

We are growing quickly, and our interns are a core part of how we hire: you will work directly with senior researchers and portfolio managers on research that is meant to trade, and strong performers receive full-time offers.