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Undergraduate Intern – Quantitative Data & Finance; Cross-Disciplinary

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listing for: Risk Analytics Company
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Data Scientist
  • IT/Tech
    Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Science Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Undergraduate Intern – Quantitative Data & Finance (Cross-Disciplinary

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, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, physics, astrophysics, quantum computing, biotech and other data‑driven 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, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Quantum Computing, Engineering, Finance, Biotech, or other data‑driven 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
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