12-month Internship program: Investment Quantitative Research team in London

Who we are looking for

State Street Associates (SSA) is looking for candidates for a London-based 12-month internship who can make an immediate contribution to our quantitative research team.

SSA is a unique partnership between industry and thought leaders in academic finance. We have a track record of helping hundreds of the world's largest institutional investors solve complex problems to enhance investment performance and manage risk. Our highly customized investment strategy analyses are based on advanced quantitative analytics and modelling tools, many based on original research generated by our staff and published in academic and practitioner journals. The educational background of our full-time staff varies widely; many of us hold advanced degrees in finance, economics, and in the sciences.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSM. As our investment research and trading arm, SSM's number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients' portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world.

Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Our 12-month Intern Program is designed for the high potential students, like you, into our most impactful roles preparing you for future success. From day one you will be exploring collaborative and dynamic environment company culture and you will receive:

• A structured learning and development program, specific job-related trainings, professional

• development and soft skills trainings

• A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your internship.

• Dedicated networking events for the Interns

• Leadership and business-related sessions with Senior Management

• Possibility to grow your professional network by joining an Employee Committees include: Professional PWN, Families Network, Disability & Inclusion Network, Pride & Friends Network, Environmental Sustainability Network

Program dates: 22nd June 2026 – 21st June 2027

You must be available to participate in the program in person, starting from day one and for its full duration and you are required to work from the office 4 days a week.

In this role, you will perform the following day-to-day activities: 

As an intern with our team, the candidate will work closely with our full-time staff to ensure timely production of research publications for our global client base as well as assist in the completion of quantitative analyses on topics such as investment strategy design, portfolio construction, currency hedging, and risk management for our clients. Depending on your skills and ability to climb the learning curve, you will have opportunities to contribute anywhere from collecting, analyzing, and presenting economic and financial data all the way to presenting analysis and supporting new research and development initiatives to enhance our products and capabilities. The intern will gain experience that is valuable for a wide range of career paths in finance.

What we value

• Deadline- and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced structured and team-based environment as well as the ability to work independently

• Professionalism dependability and trustworthiness

• Strong interest and competency in global financial markets

• Highly motivated, self-starter with a drive for success

• Ability to identify problems and explore solutions

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 2.1 honours degree or equivalent (predicted)

• Undergraduate student including a year in industry

• Candidate should be completing an undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, or Mathematics

• Candidates should have strong quantitative skills. Prior coursework or experience with financial models and/or quantitative techniques is a plus, as is experience with programming (preferably MATLAB, Python, or Excel VBA).

• Strong verbal, written and communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are critical

• Enthusiasm for learning and commitment to development with an understanding of existing strengths and potential barriers to success

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• To apply you must be an undergraduate who is eligible to work in the UK and able to start your placement in early June 2026 and remain in the position for 12 months. You must be intending to return to university to finish your degree after the placement.

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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