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Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship - Master's: Summer 2027

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Programme

Internship

Location

Hong Kong

About the role

Summer 2027 quantitative systematic trading internship in Hong Kong for penultimate- or final-year master’s students. Interns apply probability, statistics, machine learning, and programming to develop trading signals, test strategies, and analyze market data, supported by structured education, experienced mentors, and collaborative exposure across the business.

Responsibilities

  • Apply probability, statistical analysis, and machine learning to predict market behavior and generate trading signals.
  • Develop execution strategies for modelling ideas under simulated competition.
  • Backtest trading ideas using historical market data and refine resulting strategies.
  • Explore quantitative work across different areas of the business and collaborate with multiple teams.

Program Details

  • The internship is U.S.-based, with full-time placement in the Hong Kong office upon graduation.
  • Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
  • Applicants are automatically considered for the Quantitative Research Internship; a separate application is unnecessary.

Requirements

  • Master’s student in a penultimate or final year of a quantitative discipline, including mathematics, physics, or computer science.
  • Relevant fields also include statistics, electrical engineering, operations research, and economics.
  • Python programming experience for processing and analyzing large datasets.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving, logical reasoning, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Interest in strategic games or competitive activities, with motivation to learn in a fast-moving environment.