Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027

About the role

Akuna Capital offers a 10-week Quantitative Research Internship in Chicago focused on developing trading strategies using machine learning and quantitative models. Interns will work with a team of mathematicians and technologists to advance research and optimize portfolios.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
• Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
• Develop quantitative models describing market behavior.
• Advance existing initiatives and explore new research topics.

Candidate Requirements

• Pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience building mathematical models for complex problems.
• Intermediate programming skills in Python.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing market conditions.
• Must graduate by August 2027 with GPA 3.5 or above and legal U.S. work authorization.

Program Details

• 10-week internship program based in Chicago office.
• Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
• Minimum annualized base salary starts at $130,000, varies by experience.
• Candidates must acknowledge this is their top preference for Quant roles.
• Financial experience is not required.