What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Quant Tech Intern position at chathamfinancial?
Chatham Financials' Summer Internship Program offers a dynamic and immersive experience for aspiring technology professionals. Are you passionate about applying mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world financial challenges? Chatham Financial is seeking highly motivated and analytical students for our Quantitative Internship program. This is a prime opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of finance and technology, working alongside experts to develop innovative models and solutions that drive our business forward.
In this role, you will have direct impact on delivering products and solutions to help our clients analyze, account for and report on their financial risk. You will use your quantitative skills to develop new models with a team of likeminded people. You will build models and processes to serve our clients across multiple sectors. You will help to foster an inclusive culture where technical excellence, delivery and collaboration is encouraged.
What You’ll Do:
- Be a member of a team focused on building financial models or machine learning applications in Python.
- Prototype and deliver models that measure financial risk, value derivative positions, or explore new uses of generative AI technology in financial technology.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
- Conduct research to support decision-making and enhance model accuracy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantitative solutions into our systems and processes.
What You’ll Need:
- Working towards post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Exceptional undergraduates will also be considered.
- Experience with Matlab, R, Julia, or Python.
- Experience with Generative AI models (Open AI, Hugging Face, Anthropic)
- Experience with numerical packages such as NumPy or BLAS/LAPACK.
- Experience with Machine Learning libraries such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Experience with low-level languages such as C, C , Rust or Go.
- Quantitative and modeling skills with an ability to learn techniques in numerical optimization, data mining, Monte Carlo simulation, or model calibration.
- Open-source development projects.
- Contributions to the local developer community.
Why Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries — handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit chathamfinancial.com.
Chatham Financial offers an entrepreneurial culture that rewards teamwork and innovation. We seek individuals who are natural leaders, quick learners, and fit our collaborative culture. Join us to develop your fullest potential, impact our clients and community, and kickstart your career in finance.
Apply now and become a part of Chatham Financial's legacy of excellence and innovation!
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a PhD program and expected to graduate within one year.
The internship will begin on June 1, 2026, and run through August 7, 2026.