Quantitative Analyst MAS Summer Intern

Position: Quantitative Analyst MAS Summer Intern

Location: New York, NY

Department: Multi-Asset Solutions Group (MAS)

Reporting to: Quantitative Analyst

FLSA Status (US Staff only): Non-Exempt Full Time Summer

VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. We will provide qualified individuals with outstanding education and growth opportunities. If you are a high-energy individual with a strong work ethic, excellent team skills, and outstanding communication skills, we would like to speak with you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:

Carry out and/or aid in various quantitative research projects, such as:

Analyzing fund performance and returns.

Modeling new funds and asset allocation strategies.

Summarize results in memos, papers, presentations, etc.

Reviewing fund portfolios for product fit and asset allocation risks.

Editing client-facing presentations and other publications.

Qualifications

Interest in Finance, especially in what goes on "under the hood."

Good communication skills and professional demeanor.

Ability to carry out detailed tasks/projects with limited oversight utilizing written or oral instructions.

Roll up your sleeve work ethic.

Solid understanding of statistics and econometrics.

Some experience with markets.

Significant experience using and working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chat GPT.

Experience working in small teams, with leadership experience a plus.

Education and/or Experience

Currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs such as economics, math finance, statistics, mathematics, computer science, financial engineering, business finance etc., with a graduation date on or after December 2026.

Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required.

Competencies

To perform successfully and gain the most from this internship, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Professional demeanor with a strong work ethic

Capacity for learning new procedures/ideas

Enthusiasm

Compensation

The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25 an hour

VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.

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