Quantitative Analyst - Commodities Investment Team (Summer Internship)

Overview

BAM Commodities is looking for Quantitative Analyst Interns to work on all facets of portfolio management directly with senior investors. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative background, experience coding in Python, and familiarity with Excel. Experience with commodities products is a plus. Strong interest in commodities is required.

This is a unique opportunity to work and learn in a dynamic team setting while gaining exposure to the various asset classes and products within commodities.

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 with direct influence on 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 (e.g., economic data, forecast prices, market products, and supply/demand models)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s or PhD students in a quantitative field with a December 2027 or summer 2028 graduation date; degrees in computer science, physics, mathematics, finance, or other STEM-related fields
• Programming experience in Python for data analysis, with the ability to test ideas and develop 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

• Strong desire to work collaboratively with the team
• High standard of professionalism in dealings with internal staff, external partners, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet and 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