Quantitative Researcher Intern

Position Title: Quantitative Researcher Intern

Name of Company: Hafnium Investment 

Location: Bredgade 6, Copenhagen, City Centre

Department: Portfolio Management

Workload: 15-20h a week with flexibility during exam period

Company Overview: Hafnium Investment is a systematic macro fund. We specialize in leveraging quantitative models and data-driven strategies to navigate global markets. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep market expertise to deliver superior performance for our clients.

Position Overview: We are seeking highly motivated Quantitative Researcher candidates to join our team. As an intern, you will work closely with our seasoned traders to develop and refine quantitative models that drive our trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of statistically significant predictive signals.
• Conduct backtesting of trading strategies to evaluate their performance and robustness.
• Work with vendor datasets to access/clean and create new features. 
• Collaborate with team members to improve existing models and develop new ones.
• Stay updated on the latest research and developments in quantitative finance and macroeconomics.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance.
• Strong programming skills in languages in Python and associated modules such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy and Statsmodels. 
• A solid understanding of OLS and Linear Algebra is required. Regularization techniques is a plus.
• A solid understanding of optimizers is a plus.
• Experience in SQL is a plus.  
• Familiarity with financial markets and macroeconomic concepts is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas and results.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Opportunities to work on real-world projects and make meaningful contributions.
• Competitive compensation for the internship duration.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.