Quantitative Analyst Internship

Internship: Quantitative Analyst

Dates: June 17, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024 (6 weeks)

Location: NYC office

About Equi

At Equi, our mission is to bring people what we believe to be the most uncorrelated alternative investment opportunities.

We believe that true balance in any portfolio cannot be achieved without uncorrelated alternative investments. Equi is empowering investors to steadily compound wealth, regardless of the volatile market environment, making the financial journey more predictable and stable.

Balance your portfolio. Balance your life.

Objectives

• Conduct research and statistical analyses in the evaluation of securities
• Work with large data sets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns
• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve mathematical models, and translate algorithms into code
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
• Proficiency in probability & statistics (e.g. time-series analysis)
• Familiar with general Financial Engineering concepts
• Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python), analytical packages (e.g. R, Matlab) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)
• A background demonstrating strong analytical problem solving skills
• An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
• Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to investigate and work through large data

Benefits

• Unpaid internship
• Tuesday Lunch in office
• Transportation stipend
• Learning & development opportunities
• Company provided laptop
• Endless snacks, La Croix and in office treats