Quantitative Research Intern

American Century Investments

. Receive mentorship from a quantitative researcher .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in quantitative finance and investment strategies, with proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and a solid understanding of global capital markets.

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Quantitative FinancePython ProgrammingR ProgrammingData AnalysisFinancial Data Experience

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisStatistical ModelingData-Driven InvestingSecurity Selection AlgorithmsFinancial Dataset Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationCuriosityEagerness to Learn

Industry Keywords

Global Capital MarketsInvestment ApproachFinancial DataQuantitative Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive mentorship from a quantitative researcher
Interact closely with quantitative investment professionals
Lead a project to improve the existing investment approach and/or analyze new opportunities
Work with a variety of financial datasets
Contribute to the team’s research capabilities and security selection algorithms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled Master’s student studying Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Understanding of and interest in global capital markets and investing
Coding experience
Ability to communicate technical findings and work within a team environment
Curiosity and eagerness to learn about data-driven quantitative investing
Knowledge of Python or R preferred
Experience with large-scale company financial data preferred
Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Available for the 10-week program, June 2nd–August 6th
Able to work 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Must adhere to the scheduled in-office frequency

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k eligibility for contributions
Designated mentor and career coaching
Access to Business Resource Groups
Casual dress code
Social and philanthropic events for interns
Potential cash incentive