Job Specifications
Position Summary
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, insurance technology, securities, private equity, and venture capital.
Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.
We are seeking a summer intern to support our Product and Capital Strategy team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience building data tools and conducting quantitative analysis that directly informs strategic decision making. In this role, you will work to build full stack applications and design proposals and initiatives to improve firm utility.
You Will Take On The Following Responsibilities
Design and build interactive dashboards and web applications using React and Python backends that visualize portfolio performance and trading analytics with views specifically utilized by senior leadership
Build ETL pipelines and data processing systems
Leverage datasets from across the firm to identify potential opportunities for growth or trade improvement and frame/package analytics into actionable proposals for senior leadership, including the CIO
You Should Possess The Following Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, like statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science
Strong programming skills in Python and some experience building web applications with React or a similar front-end tool
Experience with data manipulation in Python (pandas, numpy) through coursework or projects
Strong quantitative reasoning skills and ability to translate complex analytical concepts into technical requirements
Familiar with modern portfolio theory
You Will Enjoy The Following Benefits
Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup
The weekly base pay for this role will be $2,115/Week based on academic degree conferred. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.
About the Company
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company that combines advanced technology and data science with rigorous human inquiry to solve the toughest challenges in finance. Two Sigma aims to generate alpha for its clients and deliver differentiated solutions in investment management, securities, private equity, real estate, venture capital, portfolio analytics, and insurance. Founded in 2001 by David Siegel and John Overdeck, Two Sigma employs over ~1,700 curious minds, and is headquartered in New York with offices around the globe...
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