Quantitative QIS Summer Intern

VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. We will provide qualified individuals with outstanding education and growth opportunities. If you are a high-energy individual with a strong work ethic, excellent team skills, and outstanding communication skills, we would like to speak with you.

VanEck’s Summer Intern Program includes exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship, and networking events. As an Intern, you will also be exposed to the firm’s senior management, gain an understanding of the financial services industry and learn critical business skills. Our internship program will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network and drive your career path. Our program spans 10 weeks and typically runs from June 3 – August 9. If you are looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while working with talented individuals, apply now!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Carry out and/or aid in various quantitative research projects.
• Build quantitative financial models.
• Test quantitative model efficacy.
• Summarize results in memos, papers, presentations, etc.
• Analyze various data issues.

Qualifications  

• Interest in Quantitative Finance.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to carry out detailed tasks/projects with limited oversight utilizing written or oral instructions.
• A working knowledge of Internet, MS Word and Excel.
• Roll up your sleeve work ethic.
• Professional demeanor.
• Solid understanding of statistics and econometrics.
• Solid understanding of derivatives.
• Some experience with markets.
• Significant experience with statistical packages such as R, SAS, etc.
• Significant experience programming in Java, Python, Visual Basic, etc.

Education and/or Experience                                             

• Currently enrolled in quantitative graduate or undergraduate program such as financial engineering, math finance, computer science, mathematics, etc.
• Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required.

Competencies                                               

To perform successfully and gain the most from this internship, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Professional demeanor
• Capacity for learning new procedures/ideas
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm

Language Skills                                            

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Compensation: 

• The hourly range for this position is $25 - $32 an hour. The hourly rate may vary based education level completed.

VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position, please submit resume with the subject line ‘Quantitative Analyst QIS Summer Intern’ to internships@vaneck.com.