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Management level: Individual contributor
Contract: Internship

Role speciality

No unique specialisation

Useful technologies

Python C++

Original posting

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an opportunity for students and researchers of advanced data modeling and statistical learning methods to apply these techniques to market prediction and systematic trading.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-process (validate, clean, normalize, reduce dimension) very large data sets for model estimation and event studies
Identify features and relationships useful for the predictive modeling of market dynamics

DESIRABLE CANDIDATES

MS, or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline
Programming in any of the following: C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrated interest in financial markets and systematic trading
Clear, concise, and proactive communicator
Detail-oriented
Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team