Systematic Quant Intern

Man Group•Boston, MA

17h

About The Position

Join Man Systematic’s Quant Intern Program and work alongside the Systematic Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management teams. In Quant Research, conduct research and develop strategies to improve trading in financial markets, including equities, using statistical and quantitative techniques such as econometrics, machine learning, and AI. Research may also address strategy implementation, including optimization, transaction costs, and portfolio construction. Within Portfolio Management, gain exposure to research, investment, and technical tasks involved in owning a quantitative strategy for a client. Validate model inputs and quantitative signals 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 with enhancing existing signals, and create new signals. Interns may rotate through the 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, such as Python or R, and ability to apply quantitative and statistical techniques to complex datasets.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and quantitative reasoning.
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 quantitative 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 topics such as optimization, transaction costs, and portfolio construction.
Validate model inputs and quantitative signals 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 help ensure alignment with the investment philosophy.
Assist research and portfolio management teams in enhancing existing signals and creating new signals.

Benefits

Compensation package includes benefits and a discretionary bonus.
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible working arrangements are available.
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 may be available.