Undergraduate Intern – Quantitative Data & Finance (Cross-Disciplinary

Risk Analytics Company

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Astrophysics, Automation, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Visualization, Detail Oriented, Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Mathematics, Financial Operations, Machine Learning, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Physics, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quantitative Analysis, Quantum Computing, R Programming Language, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Spreadsheets, Statistics, Stock Market, Structured Data, Technical Support, Training Data Sets, Vlookups, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
26 days ago
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 

About the Company

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Risk Analytics Company