Akuna Capital
Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$145K
Chicago, IL +1 · Internship · Posted Jul 15, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States - Education
- Currently 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 and research quantitative trading strategies and models using statistical and machine learning methods as part of Akuna’s 10-week Chicago internship program.
What you'll do
- Develop trading strategies using statistical and machine learning algorithms.
- Design and implement portfolio-construction optimization algorithms and quantitative models of market behavior.
- Advance existing research initiatives and explore 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.
- Must graduate by August 2028, have a GPA of at least 3.5, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment.
Pay
$145,000 USD minimum annualized base salary
Tools
Python
AI focus
Apply and develop machine learning algorithms for quantitative trading research.
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