Quantitative Research Intern (Summer 2027)

Synthesis·London·United Kingdom·Hedge Fund & Quant

Synthesis is hiring a Quantitative Research Intern (Summer 2027) in London. Posted 2026-09-11; applications close 2026-11-10 (in 44 days).

Role details

Quant Research Internship - Summer 2027

We are looking for academically strong and motivated undergraduate students to participate in our Summer 2027 Quant Research Internship program. You will be working with large financial datasets to uncover valuable insights feeding into our end-to-end machine learning pipeline for equities.

You will join a small, established team with offices in New York and London for a 10-week program focused on a structured, data-driven research project, requiring you to deliver a finished product with measurable impact within that timeframe.

During your project, you will be expected to show broader interest in the work of your co-participants and collaborate actively in research discussions.

You will have access to extensive resources, including our proprietary on-prem computational cluster, a broad data library, and the latest LLM tools. Mentorship and regular progress feedback will be provided.

Selection Process

  1. Resume screening (starting mid-September)
  2. Short introductory call (optional)
  3. Take-home task focused on machine learning and LLM tools (starting October 1st, on a rolling basis)
  4. Interview (1.5 hours), focused primarily on the take-home task and resume (in person, starting December 1st, on a rolling basis)

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a quantitative or STEM field from a top UK university (candidates currently studying for a graduate degree will be considered).
  • Expected to complete undergraduate degree in 2027 (including candidates intending to continue directly into a master’s degree).
  • Familiarity with probabilistic and statistical reasoning.
  • Comfortable using the Python ecosystem for data manipulation and regression tasks.
  • Curiosity regarding the financial domain.
  • Possess an engineering mindset and a builder's mentality.

Internship Benefits

  • Annual compensation of £100,000 (pro-rated for the duration of the internship).
  • Arranged housing.
  • Canteen allowance (via Deliveroo).
  • Company-organized cultural events and outings throughout the Summer.

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