Quantitative Research Internship - PhD: Summer 2026

Quant Blueprint LLC; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC in Bala Cynwyd is seeking a Quantitative Research Intern for the summer of 2025. In this role, you will model the work of full-time employees, participate in an extensive education program, and connect with top mentors in the field.

Ideal candidates are in their 4th or 5th year of a quantitative PhD program, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and strong communication skills. You'll gain valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Students in their 4th or 5th year of their PhD program during the summer of 2025.
• Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Model the work of full-time employees.
• Engage in a comprehensive education program.
• Interact with mentors in quantitative finance.

Skills

Mathematical problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Computing skills

Education

4th or 5th year PhD program in a quantitative field

Job description

Overview

As a Quantitative Research Intern at Susquehanna, you will work on projects that model the work of our full-time employees. You will also go through a comprehensive education program and interact with mentors who are at the top of their field, allowing you to build foundational knowledge in quantitative finance.

When exploring quant internship opportunities, students are typically looking for:

• Applications of probability, statistics, and other mathematical tools to real-world problems in the financial markets
• Warm, friendly, and supportive colleagues
• A place where they feel comfortable asking many, many questions
• An open environment that allows them to collaborate with multiple teams
• A culture that values transparency and integrity
• A place where they can envision long-term growth

What we're looking for

• Students who will be in their 4th or 5th year of their PhD program during the summer of 2025 studying in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
• Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
• Strong, practical computing skills; a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
• Experience working on in-depth research projects