OpenQuant Newsletter - Edition #25
Quant Jobs & Internships, Upcoming Events, Puzzles and More!
Hello, fellow Quants!
Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we share the latest jobs/internships, educational opportunities, and upcoming events in quantitative finance.
Here’s what we have on this week’s agenda:
Internships
Full-Time Jobs
Upcoming Events
Educational Resources
Quant Puzzle
Our Top Internships
✨ SquarePoint Capital - Quant Researcher Intern | a firm that uses a scientific approach to construct a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies.
✨ AQR Capital Management - Trading & Portfolio Finance Summer Analyst | a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering results for our clients.
✨ Jump Trading - Quantitative Trading Intern | a proprietary trading firm with a focus on algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies.
✨ Jump Trading - Software Engineer Intern | a proprietary trading firm with a focus on algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies.
✨ Jump Trading - FPGA Engineer Intern | a proprietary trading firm with a focus on algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies.
Our Top Full-Time Positions
✨ Man Group - Quantitative Trader | an active investment management business listed on the London Stock Exchange.
✨ GTS - Quantitative Researcher, Options Pricing | a firm that brings together the brightest minds and most advanced tech to pioneer tailored trading solutions.
✨ ExodusPoint - Quantitative Researcher | an institutional investment management firm that leverages algorithmic trading strategies.
✨ Voloridge Investment Management - Trading Software Engineer | a quantitative investment management firm built upon a foundation of collaboration.
Upcoming Events
📆 8/29 - Flow Traders Recruiting Tips Webinar | gain valuable insights into the world of trading with a Trader and Recruiter!
📆 9/21 - Quant Insights Conference: Machine Learning in Quant Finance | a virtual quant conference focusing exclusively on the latest insights in machine learning.
Educational Resources
🚀 Econometric Analysis | One of the most highly regarded graduate textbooks for learning about the theory and practice of econometrics.
🚀 Llama 2 | Facebook’s latest release of their 70 billion parameter large language model with examples on how to use it.
🚀 Quant Master’s Programs | a visual comparison of the pros and cons of various quant Master’s programs.
Weekly Quant Puzzles
Question #1 - Probability
A building has 10 floors above the basement. If 12 people get into an elevator at the basement, and each chooses a floor at random to get out, independently of the others, at how many floors do you expect the elevator to make a stop to let out one or more of these 12 people?
Quote of the Week
“Distinguishing the signal from the noise requires both scientific knowledge and self-knowledge.” - Nate Silver