Summer 2027

Quantitative Researcher Intern

Aquatic Capital Management

Aquatic Capital Management

11-50 employees

Quantitative investment manager using predictive models

No salary listed

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

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

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Requirements
  • Active student pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis and problem-solving
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Prior experience tackling data-intensive challenges, conducting and completing statistical or applied mathematical research
  • Successful participation in mathematical competitions is a plus e.g., IMO, Putnam
  • Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment a plus
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with a team to develop and implement quantitative trading signals, models, and strategies.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate research systems components using rigorous statistical methodologies.
  • Gain exposure to diverse research areas, accelerating your expertise in quantitative finance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Intellectually curious, creative, and rigorous
  • Willingness to challenge assumptions and revise opinions in the face of compelling evidence
  • Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
  • Willing to take ownership of one’s work, working both independently and within a small team
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple threads of work
  • Able to work across disciplines
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
Aquatic Capital Management

Aquatic Capital Management

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Aquatic Capital Management builds quantitative investment strategies for institutional clients using proprietary research and advanced financial models to predict market movements. Its main product is data-driven investment models and signals derived from cutting-edge research, which help hedge funds, pension funds, and other large investors make informed trading decisions. The models are developed by a team of researchers and engineers who work in a meritocratic, collaborative environment, leveraging technology to avoid legacy constraints and stay agile in changing markets. Revenue comes from offering these performance-driven investment strategies and insights to clients. Unlike firms tied to old platforms, Aquatic emphasizes rapid iteration, top talent, and a culture that supports ongoing innovation. The company’s goal is to deliver highly accurate predictions and superior investment results by continuously improving its models and research capabilities.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aquatic keeps hiring across Chicago, New York, and London as of September 2026.
  • July 2026 postings added research business, AI automation, and systems-engineering roles.
  • Recent SEC filings show active portfolio moves, including AMD and Northern Trust positions.

What critics are saying

  • A 51-person firm faces brutal key-person risk if Graham or core quants leave.
  • Citadel, AQR, Jump Trading, and Balyasny poach Aquatic’s talent in 2026.
  • Systematic alpha decays quickly; crowded equity signals can vanish within months.

What makes Aquatic Capital Management unique

  • Jonathan Graham founded Aquatic in 2019 after leading Citadel stat-arb and HFT.
  • Aquatic runs in-house research, production trading, and infrastructure across Chicago, New York, London.
  • Its August 2026 openings target PhD quants, C++ engineers, and GPU specialists.

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Benefits

Vacation

Mentoring and development programs

Weekly happy hours

Daily catered meals

Company News

MarketBeat
May 14th, 2025
Acacia Research (NASDAQ:ACTG) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Hold" Rating

Finally, Aquatic Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Acacia Research in the fourth quarter worth $82,000.

Offshore Magazine
Sep 10th, 2024
Motive Offshore acquires Acteon's Aquatic business

Motive Offshore Group, which specializes in rental, inspection and engineering equipment for the energy sector, has acquired Aquatic, a specialist in laying and retrieving flexible products from the seabed.

eFinancialCareers
May 16th, 2024
The "extremely kind" new hedge fund with an ex-Citadel founder has been hiring

This month, Aquatic hired David Harks as a software engineer.