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Cambridge, MA, USA
2026-05-05
Risk Analytics
North America
Undergraduate Intern – Quantitative Data & Finance (Cross-Disciplinary
Role Description
**Position Overview**
We are seeking an undergraduate student to support our Finance and IT teams with a focus on **data analysis and quantitative problem-solving**. This internship provides hands-on experience working with financial datasets, basic modeling, and tools used in data-driven decision-making.
We welcome candidates from **analytical and cross-disciplinary backgrounds**—including mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, and related fields—who are interested in applying quantitative thinking to real-world business and financial problems.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Work with structured datasets to support basic financial and operational analysis
* Assist in organizing, cleaning, and validating data for reporting and modeling
* Build and maintain spreadsheets and simple analytical models in Excel
* Support development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations
* Identify patterns, inconsistencies, or trends in data
* Assist with automation or efficiency improvements using tools like Excel, SQL, or Python (where applicable)
* Collaborate with team members on data, finance, and technology-related tasks
* Apply quantitative or analytical approaches from coursework to practical business problems
**Required Qualifications**
* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline)
* Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
* Familiarity with:
+ Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic functions)
+ Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
* Comfort working with numbers and structured data
* Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Exposure to programming or data tools (Python, SQL, R, or similar) through coursework or projects
* Experience with Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
* Introductory knowledge of statistics, probability, or data analysis
* Interest in financial markets, data analytics, or fintech
* Coursework or projects involving:
+ Data analysis or visualization
* Mathematical modeling
* Machine learning (introductory)
* Computational or applied problem-solving
**What You’ll Gain**
* Hands-on experience applying quantitative skills in a real-world business environment
* Exposure to financial data, analytics workflows, and decision-making processes
* Opportunity to build foundational data and modeling skills
* Mentorship and professional development
* Insight into career paths in quantitative finance, data science, and analytics
**Internship Details**
* Summer 2026, with possible extension