Intern, Quantitative Research (AI)

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. Hybrid workplace model with at least four full days each week in the advertised office.

Company

hirify.global is a global independent investment firm providing investment strategies and vehicles to institutional and retail clients.

What you will do

• Develop and improve quantitative and factor-based investment strategies for institutional and retail clients.
• Prepare, validate, and analyze financial and alternative datasets while maintaining data quality, confidentiality, and reproducibility.
• Research alpha signals, portfolio construction, risk-management approaches, and strategy performance using robust out-of-sample testing.
• Investigate AI-assisted methods, machine learning, and generative AI applications for quantitative research and workflow improvement under senior researcher guidance.
• Document research clearly and collaborate with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, client portfolio managers, distribution teams, intermediaries, and clients.
• Follow hirify.global conduct principles and governance requirements for data, models, intellectual property, and responsible AI use.

Requirements

• Working towards an advanced degree in economics, finance, computer science, data science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Excellent academic background with demonstrated strength in quantitative coursework or research.
• Excellent knowledge of econometrics and statistics, including time-series analysis, with very strong analytical and mathematical skills and knowledge of optimization techniques.
• Good coding skills, preferably in Python or R.
• Basic understanding of machine-learning concepts and interest in applying AI techniques to quantitative investment research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical methods clearly.
• Evidence of applied problem-solving through coursework, research projects, competitions, or relevant internships.
• Ability to collaborate across groups, execute high-quality research, and communicate effectively with investment and client-facing stakeholders.
• Sound judgment about where AI adds value and where human review remains essential, with a dependable and results-oriented approach.

Nice to have

• Experience with SQL and cloud-based environments such as AWS.
• Exposure to machine learning or generative AI through coursework, research projects, or previous experience.
• Experience with Compustat, Worldscope, Datastream, Axioma, or Barra.
• Familiarity with Git, reproducible research practices, modern AI tools, and coding assistants.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month fixed-term student/intern contract.
• Full-time employment with a hybrid workplace model requiring at least four full days per week in the advertised office.
• Inclusive environment that welcomes difference and supports collaborative work and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to charitable initiatives and ESG investing activities.

Hiring process

• Applications are handled directly by hirify.global’s in-house recruitment team; unsolicited agency or search-firm resumes are not accepted.
• Reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments can be requested by emailing EMEA Talent Acquisition with the candidate’s name, role, and required adjustment.