Off-cycle Intern - Algorithmic Quantitative Strategy

Overview

Join our highly-rated Algorithm Quantitative Strategy team within our Electronic Execution desk in Hong Kong and gain direct equity markets experience across Asia. You will work within a supportive and high-performing team to explore and develop innovative quantitative investment strategies in an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone—no matter the role—contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

Role you will play

You will develop a solid understanding of equity markets while working on a live trading floor, participating in the research, development and enhancement of our algorithmic trading strategies and gaining experience with the full development cycle of our electronic trading products. As part of a successful team, you will have the opportunity to drive challenging projects, working across product, execution and technology, researching market microstructure, developing and testing algorithmic trading models and price signals, monitoring and evaluating performance via transaction cost analysis, and ongoing optimization efforts on our algorithmic wheel configurations.

What you offer

• A current PhD and/or a Master’s student in computer science, financial engineering, mathematics or a similar quantitative discipline with the ability to commit to a 6-month internship ideally starting in September 2026
• In-depth understanding of statistical models with demonstrated experience in dealing with large datasets (practical experience in machine learning/deep learning will be an advantage)
• Strong programming skills with hands-on experience of Python and SQL (knowledge of q/KDB or C# will be an advantage)
• Understanding of market microstructure and trading mechanisms in Asia Pacific, as well as familiarity with data visualization tools
• Intellectual curiosity, a passion for financial markets, and exceptional interpersonal skills with fluency in English and the ability to communicate technical ideas succinctly with a commercial mindset

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply and value all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We are happy to discuss how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie during the recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

Additional details

• Location: Hong Kong
• Job ID: 22742
• Date posted: 15-Jun-2026
• Job type: Fixed term, Entry level, Junior
• Job category: Equities, Quantitative Analysis