Undergraduate Intern - Quantitative Data & Finance (Cross-Disciplinary

Risk Analytics Company
  • Cambridge, MA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Position Overview
    We are seeking an undergraduate student to support our Finance and IT teams with a focus on data analysis and quantitative problem-solving. This internship provides hands-on experience working with financial datasets, basic modeling, and tools used in data-driven decision-making.
    We welcome candidates from analytical and cross-disciplinary backgrounds—including mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, physics, astrophysics, quantum computing, biotech and other data-driven fields—who are interested in applying quantitative thinking to real-world business and financial problems.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Work with structured datasets to support basic financial and operational analysis 
    • Assist in organizing, cleaning, and validating data for reporting and modeling 
    • Build and maintain spreadsheets and simple analytical models in Excel 
    • Support development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations 
    • Identify patterns, inconsistencies, or trends in data 
    • Assist with automation or efficiency improvements using tools like Excel, SQL, or Python (where applicable) 
    • Collaborate with team members on data, finance, and technology-related tasks 
    • Apply quantitative or analytical approaches from coursework to practical business problems 
    Required Qualifications
    • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Quantum Computing, Engineering, Finance, Biotech, or other data-driven discipline) 
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills 
    • Familiarity with: 
      • Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic functions) 
      • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) 
    • Comfort working with numbers and structured data 
    • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn 
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Exposure to programming or data tools (Python, SQL, R, or similar) through coursework or projects 
    • Experience with Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) 
    • Introductory knowledge of statistics, probability, or data analysis 
    • Interest in financial markets, data analytics, or fintech 
    • Coursework or projects involving: 
      • Data analysis or visualization
    • Mathematical modeling 
    • Machine learning (introductory) 
    • Computational or applied problem-solving 
    What You’ll Gain
    • Hands-on experience applying quantitative skills in a real-world business environment 
    • Exposure to financial data, analytics workflows, and decision-making processes 
    • Opportunity to build foundational data and modeling skills 
    • Mentorship and professional development 
    • Insight into career paths in quantitative finance, data science, and analytics 
    Internship Details
    • Summer 2026, with possible extension 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCambridge, MA

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