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Quantitative Research Internship

London💼 Internship🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Research-focused internship applying advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to develop and evaluate quantitative signals and strategies for systematic trading.

Role type

Quantitative Research Intern

Builds

Systematic investment strategies and quantitative models for institutional portfolios

Domain

Financial technology / Quantitative trading

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Statistics and probability theory, Python programming, Machine learning techniques, Data analysis, Algorithmic solution development

Preferred skills

Experience with NumPy/Pandas, Research-driven environment experience, Financial markets interest

Technologies

Python, NumPy, Pandas

Responsibilities

Assist in research and development of systematic investment strategies across multiple asset classes, Analyse large and complex financial datasets to identify signals and patterns, Design, implement, and test quantitative models, Support backtesting and validation of trading strategies, Maintain and enhance research infrastructure and data pipelines, Document research methodologies and present findings to senior researchers

Seniority

Intern, PhD student (penultimate year)

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