HR
Programme
Internship
Location
New York City, NY
About the role
Hudson River Trading seeks full-time STEM students for a 2027 Data Science Summer Internship in New York. Interns investigate quantitative and textual data, develop features, validate vendor information, apply quality checks, and support research and algorithmic trading through Python-based projects, mentorship, and exposure to financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Normalize and validate vendor data for research and trading applications.
- Extract features from quantitative and textual datasets.
- Apply rigorous data quality checks and investigate improved methodologies.
- Complete independent data investigation projects using Python and open-source libraries.
- Support data-driven research, automated trading, and risk management activities.
Internship Experience
- Receive a hands-on introduction to data, modeling, and engineering practices in algorithmic trading.
- Learn about HRT’s research and trading infrastructure through technical project work.
- Gain mentorship and develop a deeper understanding of global financial markets.
- Connect with fellow interns through team events and office activities.
Requirements
- Be a full-time student pursuing a degree in a STEM field.
- Have Python programming experience comparable to Python for Data Analysis by Wes McKinney.
- Demonstrate curiosity about working with data and finding insights.
- Show exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- A computer science background is not required.
Compensation and Conditions
- Weekly base salary is $5,800.
- Company-paid housing, meals, and other perks are provided.
- Applicants may submit only one application and will be considered for other open positions.