2025 Caxton Associates Summer Internship Programme - Quant Development & Data
About Caxton Associates:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors.Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.
About the Summer Internship Programme:
Caxton Associates' 10-week Summer Internship Programme offers a comprehensive immersion experience in the world of hedge funds together with an assignment to a team. Our internship provides valuable exposure within a collaborative team structure, an insight into responsibilities, functions, and cultural dynamics of our firm.
Our programme kicks off with “Fundamental’s Week” - a holistic perspective on the hedge fund industry offering insights into our business functions and asset classes. Our programme includes practical exposure beyond the office environment where you will have the opportunity in participating in relevant offsite networking events and volunteering activities.
Throughout your internship, you will receive dedicated support from peers and mentors who will assist you in navigating the programme, share valuable insights from their own career journeys, and help you pave the way for your future success.
Duration of Programme: 10 weeksLocation: London (on-site)
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online on our Careers page. We encourage candidates to express their interests and motivations for their chosen area.
Application deadline: 31st January 2025.
About the Quantitative Development and Data (“QDD”) Team:QDD is responsible for architecture and development of libraries, web services, dashboards, and databases that facilitate Portfolio Managers' alpha generation, strategy deployment, and risk management.
The team has presence in both London and New York. They work closely with the Quantitative Analytics Group (QAG) as well as Trading Staff.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the upgrade of Caxton’s data libraries used by front office staff.
- Engage in other ad-hoc projects related to quantitative development and data analysis as required by the team.
- Full availability for the full 10-week duration of the internship from 23 June 2025 – 29 August 2025.
- Full-time undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject or a related STEM field and be in their penultimate year, graduating in 2026.
- Demonstrated keen interest in the financial markets and technology, and the aspiration to work in the financial services industry.
- Strong Python skills and ability to take on feedback to improve on code quality.
- Proficiency in written, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Solid organisational skills, ability to multi-task, and thriving in meeting deadlines within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A curious mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.