Summer 2026, Winter 2027

Quantitative Research Intern

AXQ Capital

AXQ Capital

11-50 employees

Quantitative investment firm employing algorithmic research

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

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Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Enrolled in a top-tier university (undergraduate or graduate) with a strong quantitative background (e.g., engineering, mathematics, physics, financial engineering)
  • Solid foundation in mathematical statistics; familiar with statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and common machine-learning techniques
  • Proficient in Python and skilled at data processing and analysis
  • Passionate about quantitative finance, curious, innovative, and able to learn quickly
  • Able to work well under pressure; strong communicator and team player
Responsibilities
  • Work under the guidance of experienced quantitative portfolio managers and researchers to develop and refine quantitative trading strategies
  • Apply tools from probability, statistics, and machine learning to explore market patterns and edge
  • Support cutting-edge research projects and alpha-generation initiatives
  • Collect, clean, and analyze data; help maintain research infrastructure
  • Learn and apply our proven methodologies on a professional research platform
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience developing quantitative trading strategies
  • Publications in leading academic journals or conference proceedings
  • Awards in national or international Olympiads (mathematics, physics, computer science)

AXQ Capital is a quantitative investment firm started in 2018 with offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. It uses systematic, data-driven models to generate investment ideas and execute trades across global markets, covering multiple asset classes and trading frequencies. The firm's product works by scientific research powering quantitative algorithms that produce alphas, which are implemented through automated trading systems. It differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on rigorous research and a global, cross-asset capability, supported by technology and reliable execution. The goal is to generate consistent alpha by combining advanced research with robust technology across diverse markets.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jersey City, New Jersey

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AXQ's reported AUM reached about $777.1 million in Q1 2026.
  • The firm keeps adding fresh ideas, including Regions Financial, despite an already diversified portfolio.
  • Sector tilts toward healthcare, industrials, and defensives create multiple research angles.

What critics are saying

  • A fragmented 544-position book dilutes conviction and magnifies model error.
  • U.S.-China data-flow restrictions threaten research, execution, and counterparty access.
  • Regional-bank exposure increases downside if credit sentiment turns against Regions Financial.

What makes AXQ Capital unique

  • AXQ Capital runs a broad, 973-position book across many small stakes.
  • Recent SEC filings show new positions in Smithfield Foods, Celanese, SailPoint, Sandisk, and Life360.
  • AXQ operates from New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company News

MarketBeat
Mar 24th, 2025
AXQ Capital LP Invests $438,000 in Regions Financial Co. (NYSE:RF)

AXQ Capital LP invests $438,000 in Regions Financial Co. (NYSE:RF).

Slater Sentinel
Mar 23rd, 2025
AXQ Capital LP Invests $658,000 in Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI)

AXQ Capital LP invests $658,000 in Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI).

MarketBeat
Mar 23rd, 2025
AXQ Capital LP Invests $1.01 Million in Brunswick Co. (NYSE:BC)

AXQ Capital LP invests $1.01 million in Brunswick Co. (NYSE:BC).

MarketBeat
Mar 23rd, 2025
AXQ Capital LP Invests $1.39 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)

AXQ Capital LP invests $1.39 million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK).

Defense World
Mar 12th, 2024
Ameriprise Financial Inc. Grows Stake in Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL)

AXQ Capital LP acquired a new stake in Exelixis in the third quarter valued at approximately $291,000.