Data Scientist Intern

Data Scientist Intern

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.

Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.

When you work with us, you tackle tough problems alongside other scientists and engineers. People who will challenge your ideas. Who you can really learn from, and collaborate with. And you’ll be doing work that matters to a lot of people, too. Our investors include some of the world’s largest retirement funds, research institutions, educational endowments, healthcare systems and foundations. We admire what they do, and we’re proud to serve these organizations.

Responsibilities

• Independently research and develop hypotheses based on diverse and unique real-world datasets.
• Conduct literature reviews to develop and apply cutting-edge methodologies for extracting meaningful signals from our vast data holdings.
• Partner with our engineers and business stakeholders to rigorously explore and test your theories.
• Join our reading circles to stay up to date on the latest research papers in your fields.
• Attend academic seminars to learn from thought leaders from top universities.

The internship program lasts 10 weeks in the summer and takes place at our Soho-based, New York City office. You will partner with an assigned mentor and work on a single project during the course of your time here, which will culminate in a final presentation at the conclusion of the program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative discipline (e.g., chemistry, computer science, economics, statistics, quantitative social science) with approximately one year remaining in program.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Performed an in-depth research project examining real-world data.
• Independent thinker who can creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Note: A background in finance is not required. If you have the research skills, Two Sigma will teach you the financial aspects.

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite gyms with laundry service.
• Wellness activities.
• Casual dress code.
• Snacks and game rooms.
• Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup.

Weekly base pay ranges from $3,800 (Bachelors), $3,900 (Masters), to $4,200 (PhD).

Key skills/competency

• Data Scientist Intern
• Quantitative Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Python
• SQL
• Machine Learning
• Statistical Analysis
• Hypothesis Testing
• Algorithmic Trading