Quantitative Research Intern

<p><span style="color: #3d74cc; font-size: x-large;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="74"><span style="color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong>AXQ Capital</strong></span>&nbsp;is a global quantitative investment firm with offices in&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong>New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong</strong></span>. We pursue consistent alpha through rigorous scientific research and sustained investment in technology and data infrastructure. Our strategies are deployed across global markets, spanning multiple geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="74">&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="451"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong>Job Duties&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="756" data-end="1236"> <li data-start="756" data-end="900"> <p data-start="758" data-end="900">Work under the guidance of experienced quantitative portfolio managers and researchers to develop and refine quantitative trading strategies</p> </li> <li data-start="901" data-end="1003"> <p data-start="903" data-end="1003">Apply tools from probability, statistics, and machine learning to explore market patterns and edge</p> </li> <li data-start="1004" data-end="1079"> <p data-start="1006" data-end="1079">Support cutting-edge research projects and alpha-generation initiatives</p> </li> <li data-start="1080" data-end="1155"> <p data-start="1082" data-end="1155">Collect, clean, and analyze data; help maintain research infrastructure</p> </li> <li data-start="1156" data-end="1236"> <p data-start="1158" data-end="1236">Learn and apply our proven methodologies on a professional research platform</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="818"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="1418" data-end="1965"> <li data-start="1418" data-end="1586"> <p data-start="1420" data-end="1586">Enrolled in a top-tier university (undergraduate or graduate) with a strong quantitative background (e.g., engineering, mathematics, physics, financial engineering)</p> </li> <li data-start="1587" data-end="1732"> <p data-start="1589" data-end="1732">Solid foundation in mathematical statistics; familiar with statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and common machine-learning techniques</p> </li> <li data-start="1733" data-end="1801"> <p data-start="1735" data-end="1801">Proficient in Python and skilled at data processing and analysis</p> </li> <li data-start="1802" data-end="1891"> <p data-start="1804" data-end="1891">Passionate about quantitative finance, curious, innovative, and able to learn quickly</p> </li> <li data-start="1892" data-end="1965"> <p data-start="1894" data-end="1965">Able to work well under pressure; strong communicator and team player</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1967" data-end="1985"><span style="color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong data-start="1967" data-end="1983">We'd love if you have</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="1986" data-end="2212"> <li data-start="1986" data-end="2049"> <p data-start="1988" data-end="2049">Prior experience developing quantitative trading strategies</p> </li> <li data-start="2050" data-end="2121"> <p data-start="2052" data-end="2121">Publications in leading academic journals or conference proceedings</p> </li> <li data-start="2122" data-end="2212"> <p data-start="2124" data-end="2212">Awards in national or international Olympiads (mathematics, physics, computer science)</p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong><strong data-start="1238" data-end="1270">This role is open year-round</strong>: we welcome applications for summer internships, winter-break internships, or part-time roles during the academic year.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(61, 116, 204);"><strong>Join us and jumpstart your career in quantitative investing!</strong></span></p>