Man Global Markets (High-Frequency Quantitative Research) PhD Summer 2026 I at Man Group

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

65.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Learning Algorithms, Large Data Sets, Financial Markets Modelling, Statistics, Programming Languages, Communication Skills

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Job Application for Man Global Markets (High-Frequency Quantitative Research) PhD Summer 2026 Internship at Man GroupNewNew York About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $193.3 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com * As at 30 June 2025 The Team Man Global Markets is responsible for all of Man Group’s execution, spanning all investment engines, asset classes, and regions. The High-Frequency Quantitative Research team, based in New York, is responsible for the research and development of low latency alphas and trading strategies and spearheading the development of Man Group’s proprietary execution algorithms. The team is responsible for full end to end trading strategy development and uses its own customized ML research and monetization infrastructure. Who Should Apply? The team is currently hiring PhD interns with strong academic achievement in highly technical degree programs who are interested in a 2026 summer internship (expected to be between 10 – 12 weeks). Candidates are encouraged to submit only one application using their university email address , which requires a resume that includes all completed and in-progress post-secondary education GPAs. School transcripts may be optionally provided immediately or later in the process. Kindly note that the summer internship is open to penultimate year students only who will be graduating between Winter – Summer 2027. Hiring requirements PhD student in penultimate year of study majoring in a highly quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Finance. Experience in linear and non-linear machine learning algorithms. Hands-on experience of working with large data sets. An interest in financial markets modelling and investing. A deep understanding of statistics and an ability to apply it to real-world problems. Intermediate skills in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, C, C++). The ability to communicate complicated ideas in a clear and concise manner. Working here Man Group fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors. We’re fortunate enough to have a modern high-rise office in central Midtown conveniently located near Central Park, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We have annual away days and research off-sites for the whole team. We open-source some of our technology. See https://github.com/man-group We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @manquanttech and @ManGroup. Our Oxford lab is collocated with the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance and the Machine Learning Research Group in Engineering Science, University of Oxford . The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $55 - $65 USD Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Responsibilities

The High-Frequency Quantitative Research team is responsible for the research and development of low latency alphas and trading strategies. They spearhead the development of proprietary execution algorithms and handle full end-to-end trading strategy development.