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Balyasny Asset ManagementNew York City, NY
Quantitative Researcher - Systematic, Multi-Asset Arbitrage (Summer Internship)
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Internship
Location
New York City, NY
Duration
10 weeks
About the role
BAM offers a 10-week Quantitative Research internship focused on systematic, multi-asset arbitrage and other quantitative strategies. Interns solve real-world problems, collaborate with senior researchers, and enhance investment and trading frameworks.
Internship Focus Areas
- Systematic Research interns analyze textual data using advanced NLP models for trading signals.
- Multi-Asset Arbitrage interns build and support quant trading infrastructure and collaborate with portfolio managers.
- Alpha Capture interns develop alphas using LLM and machine learning to enhance L/S Equity strategies.
- Quant Risk Management interns improve framework models and analyze portfolio construction and risk exposures.
- Portfolio Construction interns conduct factor model research and build essential equity factor tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's student graduating between Winter 2027 and Summer 2028 in quantitative fields.
- Proficient in Python programming.
- Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, machine learning, and NLP.
- Experience with large datasets and predictive model building.
- Prior independent research experience in data-driven environments.
- Familiarity with language models like BERT, GPT, XLNet is a plus.
Skills and Attributes
- Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly.
- Pragmatic, can-do attitude towards real-world investment problems.
- Results-driven mindset and ability to work in ambiguous environments.
- Collaborative team player.