E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley ยท 4 months ago
Machine Learning Research Associate Program - PhD
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is seeking a Machine Learning Research Associate for their intensive 10-week summer internship program. This role provides an opportunity to work alongside finance professionals and ML specialists on impactful applied research projects, tackling unsolved research problems with commercial applications in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Independently tackle previously unsolved research problems that have commercial applications
Machine Learning and other advanced quantitative methods in every line of business; the purpose of the central ML Research team is to create custom algorithms and tailored solutions
Leverage the technical expertise and research acumen you have been cultivating in your academic careers and apply it to real-world financial and operating problems
Qualification
Required
You are pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Financial Engineering, Financial Math, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or other related quantitative field
You have a deep understanding of statistical learning methods and strong mathematical academic training
You have excellent programming skills in Python or R, (C, C++, Java, etc. is a plus)
You have a keen interest in financial markets
You have the drive and desire to work in an intense team-oriented environment
You have strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Track record of publishing in competitive venues is highly sought after
Broad experience across multiple fields is a plus
Benefits
Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry
Company
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a pioneer in the online brokerage industry.
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