Data Quant Intern

@ QuantConnect

Overview

QuantConnect is a radically open-source, algorithmic trading technology company empowering engineering and financial analysts worldwide. With over 60 public repositories and a global community of 400,000 engineers, the company processes billions in trading volumes and trillions of data points daily using its state-of-the-art LEAN platform.

Job Functions

• Review data bug reports and fix existing datasets.
• Monitor live feeds and daily processing logs for timely data delivery.
• Develop technology to automate data processes.
• Assess data reports to distinguish actual issues from normal market operations.
• Onboard new datasets by reviewing vendor APIs and implementing QC C# classes.
• Document new datasets and research historical price discontinuities.

How to Stand Out

Show initiative by linking concrete work results at the top of your cover letter:

• Fork the QuantConnect Repository Data SDK Template and implement a LEAN dataset.
• Fix an issue tagged 'good first issue' in the LEAN repo and mention your application.
• Research an equities data issue and demonstrate your findings with code and news links.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in quantitative finance or strong market mechanics familiarity.
• Proficiency in Python or C#.
• Creative problem solving and strong written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and market mechanics understanding.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in investing or trading.
• Familiarity with the algorithm API for strategy definition.
• Experience with Git pull-request processes.

Benefits

Work in a creative, challenging environment with high autonomy. Enjoy collaboration with top quant and engineering minds and benefit from paid holidays and comprehensive US healthcare, dental, and life insurance.

Key Skills/Competency

• Data Analysis
• Python
• C#
• Algorithmic Trading
• Open-source
• Automation
• Market Analysis
• Data Engineering
• Git
• Documentation