Systematic Quant Intern
About The Position
Join Man Systematic’s Quant Intern Program and work alongside the Systematic Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management teams. Within Quant Research, conduct research and develop strategies to improve trading in financial markets, including equities and other areas of the business. Develop and enhance quantitative investment strategies using statistical and quantitative techniques, including econometrics, machine learning, and/or AI. Research implementation aspects of quantitative strategies, such as optimization, transaction costs, and portfolio construction. Within Portfolio Management, gain exposure to research, investment, and technical work involved in owning a quantitative strategy for a client. Validate model inputs and quantitative signal outputs used for buy and sell decisions; monitor portfolio risk and country and sector exposures; analyze portfolio returns; and prepare analysis for client communications. Analyze portfolio construction outputs to support the integrity of the investment philosophy, assist research and portfolio management teams in enhancing existing signals, and create new signals. Potential rotations may include Fixed Income, Equities (EM or DM), Alternatives, or Tax Aware portfolio management teams.
Requirements
- Strong academic record and undergraduate coursework in a quantitative discipline such as economics, physics, engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
- Strong programming and statistical analysis skills, for example in Python or R, and the ability to apply quantitative and statistical techniques to complex datasets.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and quantitative reasoning skills.
- Ability to think creatively and independently, develop ideas from first principles, and test them rigorously.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-organized, with the ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and develop strategies to improve trading in financial markets, including equities.
- Develop and enhance quantitative investment strategies using statistical and quantitative techniques, including econometrics, machine learning, and/or AI.
- Research strategy implementation aspects, including optimization, transaction costs, and portfolio construction.
- Validate model inputs and quantitative signal outputs used to make buy and sell decisions.
- Monitor portfolio risk and country and sector exposures.
- Analyze portfolio returns and prepare analysis for client communications.
- Analyze portfolio construction outputs to ensure alignment with the investment philosophy.
- Assist research and portfolio management teams with enhancing existing signals and creating new signals.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Two annual paid 'Mankind' days for community volunteering
- Competitive holiday entitlements
- Pension/401k
- Life and long-term disability coverage
- Group sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave
- Long-service leave
- Depending on location: private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options, and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
