Risk Analytics Intern

Internship Description
This six-month internship offers hands-on exposure to hedge fund operations and the critical role of risk analytics in investment decision-making. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Support the production of daily risk analytics for reporting and monitoring, including troubleshooting and resolving issues with guidance
2. Provide first-level support for production incidents, including initial investigation, issue triage, and escalation when required
3. Build and enhance risk analytics tools to optimize data pipelines and process workflows
4. Document data flows, work processes, and analytics methodologies
5. Receive guidance and mentorship throughout your internship

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply your academic knowledge of financial markets and data analysis in a real-world hedge fund environment
2. Gain exposure to top-tier hedge fund trading, risk management, and quantitative analysis
3. Develop hands-on experience in building, troubleshooting, and managing risk analytics projects
4. Strengthen your programming skills in Python and SQL, and improve your communication and analytical abilities

Requirement

1. Quantitative-related field of study is required
2. Able to commit to a full-time internship for at least 6 months
3. Proficient in Python and SQL, including data manipulation and debugging
4. Experience with pandas, NumPy, or similar data-analysis libraries
5. Proactive, meticulous, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Solid understanding of financial markets, trading instruments, and risk concepts