About the Role
As a Quantitative Research – Asset Management Summer Analyst, you will apply academic knowledge to real-world portfolio construction, risk, and alpha-generation challenges. You will gain hands-on experience with institutional-scale datasets and build a valuable network across one of the world's largest asset managers. This program sets a solid foundation for your career, with potential full-time offers upon successful completion.
Responsibilities
- Apply quantitative investing and data science methods to research problems across asset classes and datasets.
- Analyze structured and alternative data to identify patterns, return drivers, and portfolio construction insights.
- Partner with portfolio managers, traders, and other investment professionals to translate research into actionable investment strategies and client solutions.
- Design robust backtests and validation frameworks; assess strategy performance, stability, and risk implications at the portfolio level.
- Implement research in production-quality code; maintain and enhance research infrastructure and investment/trading tools.
- Contribute to solutions that serve a diverse range of clients worldwide.
- Develop, validate, and enhance mathematical models and algorithms used in portfolio management and asset allocation.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics, finance, or data science/machine learning, graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
- Attending a college/university in the U.S.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interest in investing, portfolio analytics, global markets, and quantitative research.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- No employment-based immigration sponsorship offered for this program.
- No assistance or documentation support for other forms of immigration sponsorship or benefit (OPT, CPT) will be provided.
Skills
- Python
- C++
- Java
- R
- MATLAB
- SQL
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Time-series analysis
- Optimization
- Statistical learning
- Data visualization
- Asset management products
- Financial instruments
- Market dynamics
- Quantitative research
- Portfolio analytics
- Global markets
- Machine learning
- Factor modeling
Location
- U.S.
Work Type
- Summer Analyst
- Internship
Experience Level
- Summer Analyst
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
About the Company
- At JPMorganChase, we champion your innovative ideas through a supportive culture that helps you every step of the way as you build your career.
- JPMorganChase is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects all people for their unique skills, backgrounds and professional experiences.
- We strive to hire qualified, diverse candidates, and we will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- JPMorganChase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Disability/Veteran
