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Quantitative Research Internship - PhD: Summer 2027
Join Susquehanna's Quantitative Research Internship to develop skills in modeling, strategy execution, and backtesting within a collaborative, data-driven trading environment. Gain mentorship and hands-on experience building trading alphas.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Apply probability theory, statistics, and machine learning to predict market behavior and generate alphas.
- Develop and execute trading strategies in simulated competitive settings.
- Backtest strategies using historical market data and refine approaches.
- Explore various quantitative research areas and business functions.
- Participate in a comprehensive education program with personalized mentorship.
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Candidate Requirements
- PhD candidates in quantitative fields like math, physics, statistics, CS, or economics.
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills with a passion for data-driven decisions.
- Effective communication skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficient in Python for large data set processing; C++ or low-level language experience is a plus.
- Interest in strategic games or competitive activities demonstrating strategic thinking.
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Program Details
- Internship location: Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Includes a comprehensive education program and mentorship.
- Opportunity to work on real trading strategies and build alphas.
- Automatic consideration for Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship.
- No separate application needed for both programs.