Akuna Capital
Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027 | Columbia University
$145K
Chicago, IL +1 · Internship · Posted Jul 15, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States - Education
- Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related subject.
- Visa sponsorship
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment, including for F-1 students using CPT, OPT, or STEM.
About the job
Develop quantitative trading strategies and models using statistical and machine learning methods as part of a 10-week internship in Chicago.
What you'll do
- Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
- Design and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction.
- Develop quantitative models of market behavior and pursue new research topics.
What they ask for
- Expertise in statistics and machine learning.
- Experience building mathematical models for complex real-world problems.
- Intermediate programming skills in Python.
- GPA of 3.5 or above; must graduate by August 2028 and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment.
Pay
USD 145,000 minimum annualized base salary
Tools
Python
AI focus
Apply and develop machine learning algorithms for trading strategies and research.
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