Quantitative Analyst Intern F/M

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Mission

Candriam wishes to strengthen its Multi‑Asset Quantitative Research team by recruiting a Quantitative Analyst under a work‑study or internship contract starting May 2026. The mission of the team is to improve Candriam’s capacity for trade idea generation and quantitative investment research across multiple asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Implement machine learning techniques to estimate the expected performance of different asset classes (equities, commodities, etc.)
• Conduct robust feature selection analyses to identify the most relevant investment factors
• Backtest and analyse quantitative investment strategies
• Contribute to the integration of new developments into existing research and backtesting platforms
• Participate in research projects aimed at developing and improving systematic investment approaches

Qualifications

• Preparing a Master’s degree (Master 1 or Master 2) in financial mathematics, quantitative finance, data science or a related field
• Strong interest in quantitative modelling and asset management
• Solid skills in statistics and data analysis
• Confirmed Python programming experience
• First exposure to or strong interest in machine learning techniques
• Knowledge of Excel and VBA is a plus
• Good command of French and English, both oral and written
• Rigorous, analytical and detail‑oriented
• Proactive, curious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Location

Paris, Europe, France

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