Quantitative Analyst Intern (New York) – Summer 2026

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw group is seeking talented individuals for their Quantitative Analyst Intern position in New York for the summer of 2026. The internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with various trading groups and work on real-world projects in a supportive environment that promotes learning. Interns will be involved in research projects that typically require statistical modeling and software development to analyze financial data, under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • statistical modeling
  • • data manipulation
  • • abstract reasoning
  • • problem solving
  • • quantitative thinking
Preferred Skills
  • • Python
Experience Level

Intern-level position, suitable for students approaching their final year of full-time study

Responsibilities

  • • Work on a research project involving statistical modeling techniques
  • • Write software to analyze financial data
  • • Collaborate with quantitative researchers, developers, and senior staff

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Benefits & Perks

  • • Monthly base salary of $22,000
  • • Overtime pay
  • • Sign-on bonus of $20,000
  • • Travel coverage to and from the internship
  • • Choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance
  • • $3,300 stipend for self-study materials
  • • $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment
  • • Family planning and surrogacy program
  • • Charitable gift match

Additional Information

Location
New York, NY
Type
Internship
Compensation
Monthly base salary of $22,000, plus bonuses and stipends

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff.

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