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Bank of AmericaSydneyInternship
Global Quantitative Strategies Summer Associate - 2026/27 – Sydney
Join Bank of America's Quantitative Strategies Group for a 10-week summer internship in Sydney. Build quantitative models, collaborate with trading and technology teams, and gain exposure to financial markets with a pathway to full-time employment in 2028.
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Candidate Requirements
- Penultimate year Master's or PhD student with strong academic record
- Background in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, or C++
- Experience with Excel/VBA; database skills and KDB/q exposure advantageous
- Commercial mindset with interest in financial markets and quantitative finance
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Role Responsibilities
- Build quantitative models for pricing and risk management
- Collaborate with technology to implement and maintain models
- Apply new technologies to improve business efficiency
- Work with trading, sales, and technology to optimize client experience
- Drive initiatives and products in electronic trading space
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Team and Placement
- Teams include Flow Derivatives, Exotic Derivatives, Electronic & Algorithmic Trading
- Other teams: Index Financing, Delta One, Rates, eFX Strats
- Placement depends on business needs and candidate skills/interests
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Program Details
- 10-week summer program with orientation and firm induction
- Assignments mirror full-time responsibilities with goal-setting and reviews
- Access to learning hub with banking fundamentals and communication skills
- Structured on-the-job training and networking opportunities
- Speaker series with senior management and CSR projects