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  • Quantitative Research
  • London

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve.  Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

Join a research team where curiosity meets scale. You’ll investigate foundational questions, uncover market insights and push the boundaries of what's possible - all with the support of near-limitless compute and world-class peers.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

  • 10-week summer programme (21st June - 27th August 2027)
  • 09:00-17:30 working hours
  • Based in Central London

Over the course of 10 weeks, G-Research Summer Research Programme interns gain a unique insight into life as a Quantitative Researcher at a leading quantitative finance research firm.

You will be given a meaningful and challenging research project that demands the application of innovative yet pragmatic mathematical and computational analysis.

Using rigorous scientific methodology, robust statistical analysis and pattern recognition, you will extract meaningful predictive signals from financial time-series and use these to predict future dynamics.

Your project will give you the opportunity to use a wide range of techniques in areas such as mathematical modelling, deep learning, optimisation and machine learning in a practical and challenging context. Additional work may involve the implementation of back-testing frameworks to ensure signal robustness or the creation of a pipeline which constructs and simulates the performance of a portfolio derived from various input signals.

Throughout the internship, you will collaborate closely with a Quantitative Researcher who will mentor you as you complete your independent project. You will receive structured feedback and reviews to help you to improve and develop, culminating in a final presentation of your research ideas to senior management.

Taking part in G-Research's Summer Internship Programme will give you an in-depth insight into our academic approach to quantitative finance. You will also have the opportunity to explore London and get to know your fellow interns and colleagues through a full itinerary of social events.

Top performers on the internship will be considered for full-time opportunities on completion of their studies.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong mathematical background
  • Intermediate level of programming in at least one object-oriented language, ideally Python or C#
  • Interest in applying data science, machine learning and optimisation techniques to real-world problems
  • Be in the final or penultimate year of a Masters or PhD in a highly technical or quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science, with a PhD preferred
  • Active GitHub or Kaggle profiles are desirable but not essential
  • Previous experience in finance is not required, but an interest in finance and a willingness to learn are essential

Why should you apply?

  • Highly competitive compensation plus accommodation
  • G-Research community with weekly intern activities
  • Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
  • 30 days’ annual leave pro-rated
  • Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
  • Central London office close to 5 stations and 6 tube lines

Location: London
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Yang Quantitative Researcher

"What I like the most about my job is it’s super open. I’m able to work with a lot of folks from other teams, too, such as working closely with engineers and other quantitative researchers."

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What our people say

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Peter Quantitative Research Intern

"My internship was a hugely valuable experience that sharpened my skills and gave me a new perspective on building models with real-world impact."

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Matteo Quantitative Research Intern

"One of the things that has truly stood out to me is the collaborative and welcoming culture. I hadn’t expected such a supportive environment but it’s been one of the main reasons I’ve enjoyed working here from day one."

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Sebastian Senior Quantitative Researcher

"G-Research makes a lot of effort to have a very open culture and gives a lot of freedom to its individual researchers to pursue directions that they think are valuable, with each researcher very much driving their own research. I didn’t feel like I was losing a lot of freedom compared to academia."

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Clement Senior Quantitative Researcher

"My role focuses on finding signals in real-world data and in many ways, it feels like a continuation of my PhD; I’m looking at unexplored problems and I choose which ones to focus on."

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Leon Quantitative Research Manager

"There was a lot I didn't know about G-Research, so I gained insights from those who interviewed me. They all came across as intelligent, curious and interested in exploring problems from different angles. I figured if people like this enjoy their jobs then I most certainly will."

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Fabian Senior Quantitative Researcher

"The two biggest things that I like about working at G-Research are the smart and incredibly friendly colleagues, as well as being able to strike a really good work-life balance, in contrast to a lot of the finance industry."

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David Director of Open Source Development

"Knowing that we make a difference to the bottom line of our business while also doing good for others in a collaborative way brings an extra layer of satisfaction to my day."

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Ivan DevOps Engineer

"I'm exposed to many different technologies and I get to learn the basics and then develop my skills with that technology further."

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Jonathan Open Source Evangelist

"Out of all the places where I've worked, it's the only place where I can say that I'm constantly learning from my colleagues. I really feel like this has made me grow a lot."

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Caterina Director of Open Source Developer Experience

"We have the built-in advantage of a collaborative culture, working with open source software developers who are global and come from all different kinds of backgrounds and environments."

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Our Benefits

Our benefits are designed with our people in mind, with a wide range of flexible options tailored to your needs.

Finance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Give as you Earn (GAYE)
  • Risk protection benefits
  • Charity fundraising matching scheme
  • Generous relocation and immigration assistance
Health
  • Comprehensive private health insurance, including GP access, dental and vision
  • Enhanced health support for male and female health, fertility, family forming, maternity and menopause journeys
  • Healthcare cash plan covering a wide range of routine and complimentary healthcare expenses
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programmes
Lifestyle
  • 30 days’ annual leave, with an extra five days for those who are office based
  • Enhanced leave polices to support our people and their family needs
  • Back-up dependent care for children, adults and pets
  • Complimentary travel insurance for our people and their families
  • Cycle schemes
  • Gym and Fitness membership subsidies
  • Free lunch and complimentary barista bar
  • Regular company socials
  • Informal dress code and excellent work-life balance
  • Talks from world-class guest speakers
We want benefits to work for our people and use a flexible benefits platform to support this – colleagues can opt-in or out of certain benefits and can customise cover levels depending on their lifestyle and personal needs.