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Programme
Internship
Location
New York City, NY
Duration
10 weeks, from early June through mid-August
About the role
PDT Partners is hiring quantitative research interns in New York for a 10-week summer program. Interns work with senior researchers on statistical modeling, signal research, trading strategy development, and optimization using large-scale datasets and advanced computational resources.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior researchers on trading strategies and quantitative models.
- Conduct statistical modeling and develop new signals for trading strategies.
- Develop and optimize trading strategies using large-scale datasets.
- Participate in intern and company-wide events supporting collaboration and academic engagement.
Candidate Profile
- Current PhD or Postdoctoral researcher in mathematics, science, engineering, or another relevant discipline.
- Must be eligible for full-time roles starting between 2027 and 2029.
- Demonstrate strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and modeling abilities.
- Have programming experience in Python, R, MATLAB, or C++.
- Communicate complex ideas effectively and collaborate in whiteboard-style settings.
- Show attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, ownership, creativity, and interest in complex real-world problems.
Additional Information
- Finance knowledge is not required or expected.
- Research is conducted in a rigorous, methodical, and collaborative environment.
- The role is based in New York City, New York.