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Quantitative Developer Intern

New York, NY

$21 - $27.50/hr

Our interns will work closely with our team, receive comprehensive, in-depth training, and help ... Improving research and trading tools and infrastructure Desirable Candidates * Undergraduate or ...

Quantitative Developer Intern

New York, NY ยท On-site

$21 - $27.50/hr

Our interns will work closely with our team, receive comprehensive, in-depth training, and help ... Improving research and trading tools and infrastructure Desirable Candidates * Undergraduate or ...

FIELD MANAGER CO-OP/INTERNSHIP

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Approach your day in a systematic and orderly way. These skills will be used to: * Work alongside ... Communicate with trade partners, vendors, and customers on the progress of the homes. * Completes ...

The Internship Program Our 10-week summer program puts real work of the firm in your hands. You ... Perform statistical and economic research on financial data related to systematic strategies * Work ...

The Internship Program Our 10-week summer program puts real work of the firm in your hands. You ... Perform statistical and economic research on financial data related to systematic strategies * Work ...

Sales Associate, New York

New York, NY ยท On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

You will develop strong product expertise, gain a deep understanding of institutional trading ... Strong recent graduates with relevant internship experience will also be considered. * Demonstrated ...

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How much do internship systematic trader jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship systematic trader in the United States is $16.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Systematic Trader vs Internship Quantitative Analyst?

AspectInternship Systematic TraderInternship Quantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer scienceSimilar educational background, often with emphasis on statistics, mathematics, or finance
Work EnvironmentTrading firms, hedge funds, or asset management companies focusing on algorithmic tradingFinancial institutions, research firms, or investment banks analyzing data and developing models
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in trading and hedge fund industriesWidely used across finance, research, and investment sectors

While both roles require strong quantitative skills and similar educational backgrounds, an Internship Systematic Trader focuses on developing and executing trading algorithms in live markets, whereas an Internship Quantitative Analyst emphasizes data analysis and model development for investment strategies. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in their primary focus and application within the finance industry.

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2027 Portfolio Implementation, Trading and Portfolio Finance Summer Analyst

AQR

Greenwich, CT โ€ข On-site

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

AQR Capital Management
AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.
At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty, and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.
The Internship Program
Our 10-week summer program puts real work of the firm in your hands. You will work alongside brilliant people, gain insights and know-how from our Quanta Academy Summer Term curriculum, and experience what it's like to work at the pinnacle of global, systematic investing.
Learning is the cornerstone of our culture and plays an active role in the internship experience - through daily collaboration and interaction with employees at all levels, in workshops and classes, and most significantly by working on projects that matter to the many clients we serve. Our unique AQR Quanta Academy: Summer Term learning series, a structured program, consists of over 40 hours of educational, skill-building and networking events.
The Team
The Portfolio Implementation, Trading and Portfolio Finance team is responsible for the construction, optimization, and management of AQR's systematic portfolios as well as for the efficient trade execution and financing of AQR's investment strategies. The department comprises portfolio implementation, trading, and financing specialists.
Portfolio Implementation specialists work closely with multiple groups across the firm to bring to market new systematic investment strategies and refine existing ones, across a broad range of investment mandates and across global markets. The Portfolio Implementation team, together with the researchers, shares the responsibility over the investment and risk management of AQR's portfolios, in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
Trading specialists are responsible for all the firm's global trading on exchanges, SEFs, and OTC markets, as well as the evaluation of algorithmic trading methodologies in many asset classes. In addition to that they collaborate with Portfolio Implementation and Research specialists in the management of portfolios and the refinement of the investment process.
Financing specialists are responsible for the optimization of the cash and synthetic financing of the firm across asset classes traded by the firm. In addition, they invest and manage cash and cash-equivalent instruments across portfolios as well as manage AQR's critical relationships with the largest firms on Wall Street.
Your Role
A successful Portfolio Implementation, Trading and Financing Summer Analyst will become intimately familiar with global financial markets, financial economics, asset management, quantitative investing and AQR's investment philosophy. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior investment professionals within the firm and exposes the candidate to all aspects of portfolio management, in particular:
  • Portfolio Construction: optimize portfolios based on model views, market frictions, and investment guidelines
  • Portfolio Implementation Research: research and improve portfolio construction and optimization techniques
  • Model Research: play an integral role in the implementation and improvement of new and existing systematic signals
  • Analytics: manipulate and analyze large datasets to identify patterns in the performance and characteristics of AQR's portfolios
  • Trading: investigate and understand market structure & liquidity across asset classes and global markets. Measure, model, and control trading costs to improve execution
  • Financing: optimize financing and clearing for the firm, invest, and manage cash and cash-equivalent instruments

Mentorship and constructive performance review will be a focus throughout your time as you work towards earning a full-time role.
What You'll Bring
  • December 2027 or Winter/Spring 2028 graduate in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, etc.) with a desire to work in the financial services industry
  • Pursuing either a Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated experience and knowledge of programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R) and SQL
  • Exceptional problem solving and quantitative skills (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to intellectual integrity, self-drive, maturity, and ability to collaborate
  • Detail-orientation, ability to multi-task

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY