Summer Internship Program 2027 - Quantitative Research Intern

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. seeks a Quantitative Research Intern to support research and development through testing, analysis, and tool development in our Atlanta office.

The internship offers hands-on project work, weekly sessions with industry leaders, and opportunities to connect with peers while applying Python, SQL, and advanced math to real-world financial services challenges.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Investigate model behavior, perform root cause analysis, and provide suggestions for model improvement
• Document methods, techniques, results, and analysis
• Develop analytics tools to automate model testing, analysis, and visualization
• Collaborate with team members to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned

Skills

Quantitative reasoning

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in Financial Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Object-oriented programming

Job description

Job Description

The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands-on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference.

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries.

The Quantitative Research Intern will support research and development initiatives through testing, investigative analysis, and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Investigate model behavior, perform root cause analysis, and provide suggestions for model improvement

• Document methods, techniques, results, and analysis

• Develop analytics tools to automate model testing, analysis, and visualization

• Collaborate with team members to deliver actionable insights and recommendations

• Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

• Must be currently pursuing a master's degree or higher in Financial Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply quantitative reasoning to complex problems

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and object-oriented programming

• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills

• Previous experience using MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Internship Program ScheduleTo accommodate varying academic calendars, the ICE Internship Program offers two schedule options:

• Option 1: May 24 - August 6

• Option 2: June 7 - August 20

Candidates will be asked to select their preferred session during the application process.

Please Note: Interns must be available to work full-time, five days a week, at our Atlanta office for the entire duration of one of the designated program schedules. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.