Quantitative Internships
Quantitative internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working quantitative analysts and researchers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Investment & Asset Management, Automotive, and Agriculture & Farming, with BlackRock, PIMCO, and JPMorganChase among the employers posting roles now.
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First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands on work experience while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!
This role is within the Treasury’s Strategic Modeling and Analytics (SMA) Team. Our mission is to design and develop pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) loan forecasting models used in bank stress testing (CCAR) and in Business as Usual (BAU) forecasting processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Modeling - build one or two segments of loan forecasting models which cover total balance, commitment, unfunded, funded, attrition/runoff and prepayment model components.
- Data Analysis – Internal or External data analysis, automated in dashboard
- Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
- Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
- Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
- Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
- Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
- Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship
Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27
Position Specific Skills:
- Adaptability
- Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Critical Thinking Skills
Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
- Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program)
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
Preferred qualifications:
- Specific focus of study in statistics, economics, econometrics, applied mathematics, quantitative finance or related field is preferred
- Currently pursuing an advanced degree (Master’s)
- Ability to program in statistical/mathematical program in Python, optional in SAS, R and SQL
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Strong desire to learn and grow
- Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
- Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands on work experience while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!
This role is within the Treasury’s Strategic Modeling and Analytics (SMA) Team. Our mission is to design and develop pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) loan forecasting models used in bank stress testing (CCAR) and in Business as Usual (BAU) forecasting processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Modeling - build one or two segments of loan forecasting models which cover total balance, commitment, unfunded, funded, attrition/runoff and prepayment model components.
- Data Analysis – Internal or External data analysis, automated in dashboard
- Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
- Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
- Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
- Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
- Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
- Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship
Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27
Position Specific Skills:
- Adaptability
- Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Critical Thinking Skills
Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
- Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program)
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
Preferred qualifications:
- Specific focus of study in statistics, economics, econometrics, applied mathematics, quantitative finance or related field is preferred
- Currently pursuing an advanced degree (Master’s)
- Ability to program in statistical/mathematical program in Python, optional in SAS, R and SQL
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Strong desire to learn and grow
- Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
- Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
Quantitative Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Automotive
- Agriculture & Farming
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Quantitative Internship Search
Apply in fall for the following summer
Large employers open their summer quantitative internship recruiting cycles the preceding fall, and the most structured programs close before winter break. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year rather than waiting until spring.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Quantitative hiring teams want something to evaluate, not just a resume. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, Python, R, SQL, statistical modeling, and host the work in a public code repository or write-up so recruiters can review it directly. Coursework counts when the output is visible.
Combine campus recruiting with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster than online applicants. Your professors and career center staff may know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity to reach opportunities that never appear at fairs.
Practice the quantitative interview format out loud
Quantitative intern screens typically involve a technical or analytical component, probability and statistics problems, coding questions on data structures, or case-style quantitative reasoning. Practice explaining your thinking aloud as you work through problems, because interviewers weigh your reasoning process as heavily as the final answer.
Target structured quantitative programs early
Many larger employers run dedicated rotational or cohort internship programs built to develop people new to quantitative work. These programs recruit in the first wave of the hiring cycle and fill fast. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the earliest window, waiting until the program is broadly advertised often means the cohort is already closed.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 35% of the quantitative internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're only spending time on roles you can actually take.
Quantitative Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quantitative internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited professional experience at the intern level. For quantitative candidates, a linked code repository or published analysis gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a quantitative internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For quantitative roles, what drives it most is the quality of your project output, whether the team has open headcount, and how early you signal interest. Perform well on real work, ask about return-offer timelines before your internship ends, and treat a conversion as a possibility rather than a plan.
When should I apply for quantitative internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies, startups, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss the early cohorts that fill before spring.
Are quantitative internships paid?
Most professional quantitative internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in quantitative fields at the professional level, though academic research positions can differ.
What should a quantitative internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, include the tools you used and a link to the work, whether that's a code repository, published analysis, or case study. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put your projects above any unrelated part-time experience so recruiters see your quantitative skills first.
Are there remote quantitative internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 65% of the quantitative internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get quantitative internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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