Quantitative Research Intern

American Century Investments

. Receive mentorship from a quantitative researcher .

Posted 9/16/2026part-timeNew York City • New York • United 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. Possesses effective communication skills to convey technical findings and collaborate within a team environment.

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Quantitative FinancePython ProgrammingR ProgrammingData AnalysisFinancial Data Experience

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisStatistical ModelingData-Driven InvestingAlgorithm DevelopmentFinancial Dataset Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationCuriosityEagerness to Learn

Industry Keywords

Global Capital MarketsInvestment StrategiesSecurity Selection Algorithms

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 aimed at improving the existing investment approach and/or analyze new opportunities
Work with a variety of financial datasets
Contribute to enhancing the team’s research capabilities and security selection algorithms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled graduate student
Currently enrolled Master’s student studying Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or another related discipline
Understanding of and interest in global capital markets and investing
Coding experience required
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
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

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