Spring 2026
Intern Quant Researcher
Posted on 7/2/2025
Squarepoint Capital
501-1,000 employees
Manages quant-driven, systematic portfolios globally
Compensation Overview
$72.12/hr
London, UK + 2 more
More locations: Paris, France | New York, NY, USA
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People at Squarepoint Capital
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- Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
- Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
- Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.
- Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
Squarepoint Capital is a global investment manager that uses quantitative and systematic strategies to build diversified portfolios across asset classes, trading frequencies, and markets for institutional investors. Its approach rests on a data-driven platform and advanced technology that power research and model-driven trading decisions, updating portfolios as market data changes. Unlike many peers, it combines multi-asset and multi-frequency strategies with a worldwide footprint (thirteen cities) and a team led by four founding partners, supported by a collaborative culture focused on rigorous research and disciplined execution. The firm aims to deliver attractive, risk-aware returns for pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds through systematic investment processes and structured portfolio construction.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2014
People at Squarepoint Capital
People at Squarepoint Capital who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Physical cobalt buys at seven-year lows create alpha from inventory arbitrage and liquidity shifts.
- Copper lead Tom Mackay joining in October 2026 strengthens multi-metal optionality and relative-value trades.
- Hybrid strategy pairing quantitative signals with commodity logistics taps new alpha sources in volatile markets.
What critics are saying
- Cobalt longs are crowded; DRC export ban end could flood supply and trigger price squeeze within 6-12 months.
- Spot prices at $12.5-$15/lb reflect oversupply; weak EV demand may worsen downside in inventory positions.
- 76% cobalt supply in DRC creates policy shock risk; copper expansion adds macro-sensitive timing pressure on P&L.
What makes Squarepoint Capital unique
- Squarepoint blends quantitative models with physical cobalt trading to exploit distressed battery metals.
- Hired cobalt veteran Tony Southgate in June 2026 to build EV supply-chain access from London.
- Combines trading, research, and machine learning to deploy fully automated strategies across global markets.
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