Off-cycle Intern - Algorithmic Quantitative Strategy

Job Description:

Join our highly-rated Algorithm Quantitative Strategy team within our Electronic Execution desk in Hong Kong and gain direct equity markets experience across Asia. You will work within a supportive and high performing team to explore and develop innovative quantitative investment strategies in an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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You will develop a solid understanding of equity markets while working on a live trading floor, participating in the research, development and enhancement of our algorithmic trading strategies and gaining experience with the full development cycle of our electronic trading products. As part of a successful team, you will have the opportunity to drive challenging projects, working across product, execution and technology, researching market microstructure, developing and testing algo trading models and price signals, monitoring and evaluating performance via transaction cost analysis, as well as ongoing optimization efforts on our algo wheel configurations.

What you offer

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* A current PhD and/or a Masters' student in a computer science, financial engineering, mathematics or similar quantitative discipline with the ability to commit to a 6-month internship ideally starting in September 2026
* In-depth understanding of statistical models with demonstrated experience in dealing with large datasets (practical experience on machine learning/deep leaning will be an advantage)
* Strong programming skills with hands-on experience of Python and SQL (knowledge of q/KDB or C# will be an advantage)
* Understanding of market microstructure and trading mechanisms in Asia Pacific as well as familiarity with data visualisation tools
* Intellectual curiosity, a passion for financial markets and exceptional interpersonal skills with fluency in English and the ability to communicate technical ideas succinctly with a commercial mindset.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process