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Quantitative Analyst Intern (New York) – Summer 2024

Join our Technology team in New York

The goal of our summer internship program is to expose talented individuals to the projects and environment associated with full-time work in quantitative analysis and software development at the D. E. Shaw group. Interns interact with various trading groups and gain valuable work experience while demonstrating their skills on a variety of real-world projects. Working closely with quants, developers, and other senior staff as mentors, interns can expect an inclusive environment conducive to learning. In addition, numerous social events give interns the opportunity to interact with colleagues and gain insight into the firm as a whole. The program is expected to run from June to August 2024.

What you’ll do day-to-day

For quantitative analyst interns, projects include applying sophisticated numerical techniques, writing software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies, and/or researching financial literature to identify new trading ideas and creating simulations to test them.

Who we’re looking for

Successful candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, and other technical and quantitative programs.
The expected monthly base salary for this position is $19,000. Our compensation package includes travel to the internship, overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week, a sign-on bonus, and choice of corporate housing or a summer housing allowance.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

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Founded in 1988 over a small bookstore in downtown New York City, we began with six employees and $28 million in capital and quickly became a pioneer in computational finance. In the early days of exposed pipes and extension cords, tripping on a c...

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Family Medical Leave

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