Quantitative Analyst Intern (New York) – Summer 2027

Overview

The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as quantitative analyst interns. Interns interact with various trading groups and gain valuable work experience while demonstrating their skills on a variety of real-world projects in a collegial environment conducive to learning. This 12-week program will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2027.

What you’ll do day-to-day

• Work on a research project that typically involves exploring a variety of statistical modeling techniques and writing software to analyze financial data.
• Collaborate with a dedicated mentor in one of our quantitative research groups, and work closely with quants, developers, and senior staff.

Who we’re looking for

• An impressive record of academic achievement, including advanced coursework in fields such as math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other technical and quantitative programs.
• Interest or experience working in a data-driven research environment, including manipulation of data using high-level programming languages such as Python, is preferred.
• An exceptional aptitude for abstract reasoning, problem solving, and quantitative thinking, in addition to prior probability and statistics knowledge.
• An interest in learning about quantitative finance; no previous finance experience is necessary.
• Enrollment in a full-time degree program; students who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of full-time study.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a monthly base salary of $25,000, overtime pay, a sign-on bonus of $25,000, travel coverage to and from the internship, and a choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance. It also includes a $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and a $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please email your resume and the job title to recruitment-nyc@world.deshaw.com.

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer. The company may collect and process candidate information for recruiting purposes in accordance with applicable law and internal policies. For any questions about the application process, please contact recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.