Intern - Quantitative Portfolio Construction - #1087609

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quantitative Portfolio Construction Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quantitative analysis and portfolio management while working alongside seasoned professionals in the field.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of quantitative models for portfolio construction and optimization.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, correlations, and potential investment opportunities.
• Support the team in backtesting strategies and evaluating performance metrics.
• Contribute to the documentation and presentation of research findings and model results.
• Collaborate with team members on various quantitative research projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and research methodologies.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with financial markets and investment principles is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a passion for quantitative finance.
  
  
  

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.