Quantitative Analyst - Macro & Commodities Investment Teams (Summer Internship)

Overview

The BAM Macro and Commodities Quantitative Analyst Interns work across all facets of portfolio management, directly with senior investors in either our Macro or Commodities Investment Strategies. The ideal candidate has a quantitative background, experience coding in Python, and familiarity with Excel. Experience with macro and/or commodities products (e.g., fixed income, currencies, equity index, commodities) is a plus. Strong interest in macro and/or commodities is required.

This is a unique opportunity to work and learn in a dynamic team environment, with exposure to the various asset classes and products of fixed income investing.

Responsibilities

The Quantitative Analyst Intern is expected to contribute meaningfully to portfolio management teams over the summer and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. Example project work includes:

• Work on data analysis projects, prototyping, and back-testing that directly influence trade idea generation
• Generate and implement ideas to improve existing strategies and optimize current portfolios
• Help build market monitors and relative value reports to identify and track new trades
• Develop models on market-relevant topics and forecast prices (e.g., Fed balance sheet runoff, election probabilities)
• Develop supply/demand models

Qualifications & Requirements

• Rising junior undergraduate student or 1st-year Master’s student in a quantitative field, graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, mathematics, or another STEM-related field
• Programming experience in Python for data analysis, including the ability to test ideas and build infrastructure for further research
• Understanding and exposure to options, derivatives, equity index futures, commodity futures, fixed income futures, interest rate swaps, supply and demand, and foreign currencies
• Knowledge of statistics, including time series analysis and regressions
• Strong organization skills, with the ability to present results clearly and iterate with PMs accordingly

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong desire to collaborate with the team
• High standard of professionalism in dealings with internal staff, external partners, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet or exceed deadlines
• Strong passion and interest in careers in investment management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills