Quantitative Research Summer Analyst: Build Market Models

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Quantitative Research – Asset Management Summer Analyst within the Asset Management Investments Program. You will work at the intersection of investment science and technology, collaborating with portfolio managers and research teams managing trillions in client assets.

You will apply academic knowledge to portfolio construction, risk, and alpha-generation challenges, gain hands-on experience with institutional datasets, and explore potential full-time offers after

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, finance, or data science/machine learning; graduating between Dec 2027 and Aug 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 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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Investing interest

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in math/stat/CS/finance

Tools

SQL

Tableau / Power BI (preferred)

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Quantitative Research – Asset Management Summer Analyst within the Asset Management Investments Program. You will work at the intersection of investment science and technology, collaborating with portfolio managers and research teams managing trillions in client assets.

You will apply academic knowledge to portfolio construction, risk, and alpha-generation challenges, gain hands-on experience with institutional datasets, and explore potential full-time offers after