Quantitative Finance Associate Summer Internship Program 2027 New York

About the role

A 10-week summer internship in New York focused on quantitative finance, offering hands-on experience in algorithmic trading, risk management, and data analysis within specialist teams.

Program Details

• 10-week internship at Barclays Americas Headquarters in New York.
• Embedded in one of the Quant teams: Markets QA, Risk QA, or Electronic Trading.
• Focus on developing specialist technical expertise and business acumen.
• Opportunity to work on algorithmic trading strategies and financial models.
• Includes mentorship, networking, and leadership skill development.
• Salary range: $125,000 to $150,000 base salary.

Teams and Focus Areas

• Markets Quantitative Analytics: model development and data science for trading and risk.
• Risk Quantitative Analytics: models and analytics for financial risk management.
• Electronic Trading: platforms, algorithms, and automation for global electronic trading.
• Teams combine quantitative research, technology, and market expertise.
• Work supports trading, risk management, regulatory compliance, and innovation.
• Interns matched to teams aligning with their strengths.

Responsibilities

• Execute small research projects supporting strategic decision-making.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Support business initiatives and client relationship management.
• Develop and implement financial models and strategies.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues under supervision.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise and influence decision-making and policy development.
• Lead teams or collaborative assignments with complex tasks.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: listen, energize, align, develop.
• Consult on complex issues and support risk mitigation.
• Manage operational effectiveness and strengthen controls.
• Communicate complex information and influence stakeholders.