Akuna Capital
Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027 | Georgia Institute of Technology
$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, and design portfolio-construction optimization algorithms.
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 advance or explore research initiatives.
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.
Pay
USD 145,000 annualized minimum base salary
Tools
Python
AI focus
Apply and develop machine learning algorithms for trading strategies and quantitative research.
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