Quantitative Research Intern

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Quantitative research internship focused on applying advanced statistical modeling and machine learning to financial market prediction and systematic trading strategies, requiring strong programming and analytical skills in Python/R/MATLAB/C++.

Skills required

Python R Statistical learning Time series forecasting Feature engineering Data cleaning Dimensionality reduction MATLAB C++Market prediction Data modeling Java

About this role

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an opportunity for students and researchers of advanced data modeling and statistical learning methods to apply these techniques to market prediction and systematic trading.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-process (validate, clean, normalize, reduce dimension) very large data sets for model estimation and event studies
Identify features and relationships useful for the predictive modeling of market dynamics

DESIRABLE CANDIDATES

MS, or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline
Programming in any of the following: C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrated interest in financial markets and systematic trading
Clear, concise, and proactive communicator
Detail-oriented
Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team

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