Internship: Quantitative Research Analyst

Internship: Quantitative Research Analyst - Indices & Benchmarks The interns will be responsible for quantitative research, performance analysis and reporting on systematic equity investment strategies, including the Scientific Beta smart factor indices. The role will require the candidate to use concepts from performance measurement and portfolio theory, as well as applied econometrics and statistics to analyse investment strategies. The candidates will analyse performance over time and in different market conditions, assess implementation issues and transaction costs, as well as examine and explain different portfolio construction steps. The position focuses on computational tasks but also requires the candidate to present reasoned analysis of his or her results. The interns will also be expected to draft reports and presentation materials based on quantitative results. The role requires sound knowledge of advanced computational tools (such as MATLAB or Python), and advanced knowledge of Excel. The successful candidates will also have an excellent command of financial theory and applied statistics/econometrics, as well as a keen interest in empirical work with financial data and applying advanced research-based concepts in practice. The internship is for a period of six months, starting from January 2025. Two vacancies in Nice, France – Full-time.