Quantitative Systematic Trading Internship - Master's: Summer 2027 (Python)

Location: U.S.-based internship with full-time placement in the Hong Kong office upon graduation; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global quantitative trading firm using quantitative research, machine learning, and technology to develop systematic trading strategies.

What you will do

• Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning to predict market behavior and generate alphas.
• Create strategies for executing modeling ideas in simulated competition.
• Backtest trading ideas using historical market data and revise strategies.
• Explore different areas of quantitative trading and the firm's business.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, traders, and other teams.
• Participate in a comprehensive education program with personalized mentorship.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a quantitative field, currently in the penultimate or final year.
• Relevant fields include mathematics, physics, statistics, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, or economics.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, with an interest in turning data into decisions.
• Programming experience in Python for processing and analyzing large datasets.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities, plus strong self-motivation and learning ability.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ or another low-level programming language.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive quantitative finance education program.
• Personalized mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Collaboration across multiple teams and business areas.
• Visa sponsorship is available.
• Automatic consideration for the Quantitative Research Internship program.