Quantitative Researcher (Summer Internship)

Our team aims to continuously improve our quantitative investment strategies by identifying new sources of alpha, enhancing our existing alphas, improving the monetization of our alphas, and developing libraries and tools to facilitate research and analysis. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about conducting quantitative research and is willing to put forth the time and energy to understand new market dynamics and large alternative datasets. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct independent research on various quantitative alpha ideas and new datasets, and help develop trading strategies Conduct quantitative research and analysis on systematic investment process. Develop insights and provide actionable recommendations for risk modelling, portfolio construction, and trade execution Improve efficiency of existing systems and tools used by the team QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics. (Full time for 2027 summer & part-time off cycle for 2026 Sep – Dec, 40 hours a week) Strong analytical and data processing skills. Experience working with large datasets is strongly preferred Strong programming skills in Python and SQL Strong applied mathematics and statistics skills; ability to derive formulas rigorously and apply mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems from first principles Proficient in leveraging AI agent tools to accelerate and optimize large-scale coding and research tasks; experience coordinating multiple AI agents as a collaborative team is a plus First-principles thinker — approaches problems across mathematics, coding, and markets by reasoning from the ground up rather than relying on convention Self-starter, results-driven attitude with a great desire to learn Strong communication skills, outstanding attention to detail