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Balyasny Asset ManagementLondon

Quantitative Researcher - Risk (Summer Internship)

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Programme

Internship

Location

London

Duration

10 weeks

About the role

Join BAM's 10-week Quantitative Research Internship on the Risk team in London. Collaborate with senior researchers to analyze portfolio risk, improve models, and support investment decisions using Python.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on portfolio and firm risk exposures and investment processes.
  • Use Python for data analysis, modeling, visualization, and report generation.
  • Improve and evaluate risk models and analytical frameworks.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and assess model performance.
  • Collaborate with Risk Managers and Senior Researchers to build risk monitoring tools.

Qualifications

  • Master's student graduating between Winter 2027 and Summer 2028 in a quantitative field.
  • Proficient in Python programming.
  • Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and quantitative modeling.
  • Experience with large datasets and independent data-driven research.
  • Familiarity with financial markets and risk analytics is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly.
  • Pragmatic, collaborative, and results-driven problem solver.
  • Capable of working in ambiguous environments and managing priorities.