Undergraduate Intern – Quantitative Data & Finance (Cross-Disciplinary

Risk Analytics Company

Undergraduate Intern – Quantitative Data & Finance (Cross-Disciplinary

Cambridge, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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