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SUMMΞЯ 2023 INTΞЯNSHIP

Systematica is a quantitative hedge fund manager with around $16bn in assets across multiple funds spanning macro directional, equity and relative value. The firm serves predominantly institutional clients and operates out of six global locations with a headcount of around 135 employees.

Being a systematic manager, science and technology are part of the DNA of the firm.

Central to the systematic approach to investment is data. Much of what Systematica does is data science, which, as a discipline, falls in the intersection of science and technology.

Summer 2023 Internship Program

Interns will be offered a 6 week paid placement starting in August 2023.  They will work closely with other members of the Research Team to develop and test quantitative trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques and a wide range of data sources for models.

More broadly, the role of the Research Team is to perform empirical research covering all design aspects of the investment process, e.g. alpha, alpha combination, risk modelling, transaction cost modelling, portfolio construction. The team collaborates closely with Front-Office Technology and Trading Teams regarding implementation and execution of trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Conducting the research on R&D projects across the whole scope of systematic quant strategies, in data gathering and processing, alpha signals, risk, portfolio construction and execution;
• Participating and animating seminars on relevant research topics, ensuring dissemination of knowledge and best practices across the team;
• ​Managing all aspects of the research process, including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, back-testing and performance monitoring
• Portfolio optimization
• Evaluating new datasets for alpha potential
• Work closely with other members of the research team to develop, improve, and back-test trading strategies among other aspects of the program;
• Participate to the collaborative life of the research team.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Currently studying Masters, expected to graduate 2024 (or equivalent advanced degree) level or higher, from a leading university; and in a highly quantitative subject such as Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics.

​Key Internal Relationships

The individual will be expected to liaise and/or consult with the following personnel in order for them to fulfil the requirements of their internship:

• Researchers, research managers, and product managers across the firm;
• Technologists including software engineers, data technologists, and infra and application support teams; and
• Execution team.

Benefits

We offer interesting internships where you will work with cutting edge technologies and excellent people.  You will be offered free drinks and snacks whilst at the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

About Systematica Investments

Systematica Investments, launched in January 2015 after a decade of experience within BlueCrest Capital Management, is an innovative technology-driven firm focused on a quantitative and systematic approach to investing. The firm was founded by Leda Braga and manages assets across a number of futures, equity and OTC based strategies.

The philosophy of the firm is one of innovation, excellence in research and a commitment to fostering a strong alignment with investors. Systematica Investments has a global presence with offices in Jersey, Geneva, London, New York, Singapore, Shanghai and Pasadena.