Job Specifications
Position: AI/ML Researcher Intern
Location: New York
Department: IT - VE Labs
Reporting to: Quantitative Associate
FLSA Status (US Staff only): Non-Exempt Full Time Summer
Summary: 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.
VanEck's Summer Intern Program includes exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship, and networking events. As an Intern, you will also be exposed to the firm's senior management, gain an understanding of the financial services industry and learn critical business skills. Our internship program will build more than just your resume -- it will challenge your knowledge, build your network and drive your career path. Our program spans 10 weeks and typically runs from June 1 - August 7. If you are looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while working with talented individuals, apply now!
The AI/ML group is a small, nimble team dedicated to discovering actionable insights hidden within complex datasets. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge AI and machine learning models that drive meaningful business intelligence. As a team, we work through the entire model development life cycle, from R&D to production solutions.
We operate in a collaborative, open environment similar to an academic research group, where ideas are proposed, discussed, and refined into useable solutions. If you have an interest in trying to solve real world problems with mathematics and computing, this is the perfect place to grow your skills.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:
Academic Research ... finding and reading relevant papers
Brainstorming ... figuring out which methodology is useful to solve a given problem
Prototyping ... putting the theory into practice
Documenting ... writing white papers and journal papers
Qualifications
Roll up your sleeves work ethic.
Evidence of original or independent research
Experience with mathematical optimization, AI, machine learning and statistical modeling
Ability to code in an object-oriented language (Python preferred)
Good communication skills.
Professional demeanor.
Education And/or Experience
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program focused on Computational Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research or Physics
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:
Solid Mathematical Skills
Good Coding Skills
Compensation
The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25-32 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.
About the Company
Disclosure: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/social-media-disclaimer/ VanEck has a history of looking beyond the financial markets to identify trends that are likely to create impactful investment opportunities. We were one of the first U.S. asset managers to offer investors access to international markets. This set the tone for the firm's drive to identify asset classes and trends--including gold investing in 1968, emerging markets in 1993, and Exchange Traded Funds in 2006--that subsequently shaped the investment management in...
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