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Quantitative Research Intern (Year-Round)

AXQ Capital · New York

Posted about 3 months ago · $75 to $100

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
AXQ Capital's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
34% of AXQ Capital's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AXQ Capital
high
27 stale, 0 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
32 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AXQ Capital's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AXQ Capital.

About this role

As a Quantitative Research Intern at AXQ Capital, you will engage directly in developing and refining quantitative trading strategies while collaborating with senior researchers and portfolio managers. Your work will involve applying statistical and machine learning tools to analyze market data, transforming datasets for research, and exploring portfolio optimization techniques. This internship offers a pathway to full-time opportunities based on performance.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AXQ Capital as an employer.

What you need

  • Undergraduate or graduate student at a top-tier university in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, financial engineering)
  • Strong foundation in probability and statistics, including statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and machine learning
  • Proficient in Python for data analysis and research
  • Intellectually curious and quick to learn, with a genuine interest in quantitative finance
  • Clear communicator who works well in a team and under pressure

Nice to have

  • Publications in leading academic journals or conferences
  • Strong results in national or international Olympiads (math, physics, or computer science)

What you get

  • Anticipated hourly pay range of $75 to $100, depending on prior experience and qualifications
  • Opportunity to earn a full-time return offer based on performance
  • Presentation to senior management at the end of the internship

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools beyond Python and statistical methods, which may limit exposure to a broader tech stack
  • Internship is competitive and intended for high-performing candidates, which may add pressure

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Listed by AXQ Capital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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