Quant Intern

Quant Intern
Location: Paris
Start date: January 2027 - 6 months
Contract: Internship

Introduction

We are looking for a Quant Intern to join our Quant Research team at Euronext Paris. The position will be based in Paris and will start on January 2027. You will be supervised by a senior Quant including bi-weekly meetings our head of Research.

You will be primarily responsible for leading a new research topic on Market Microstructure such as: behavioural analysis of algorithmic traders, orderbook dynamics across different trading venues, research on Alpha signals, investigation on new trading mechanisms. Most topics concern European equities, but also FX and Commodities. All topics deal with high frequency data. A key part of the internship will be dedicated to writing a proper research report to ensure robustness and consistency of results.

Your profile

• Top academic background in science (Best Engineering schools and top universities)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail, and a strong taste for applied research.
• Strong experience with programming languages in Python
• Solid knowledge of Probabilities and Statistics
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Fluent in English; French is a plus

Working with us means

• Gaining hands-on experience in quantitative research within a leading European capital markets operator
• Working in a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Developing your technical and professional skills alongside industry experts
• Contributing to projects that have a real impact on the business

Apply by submitting a CV in English or French.

Description of the company

Join Euronext – Shape capital markets for future generations.
Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Euronext Values

Unity

• We respect and value the people we work with

• We are unified through a common purpose

• We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

• We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

• We act with integrity in everything we do

• We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

• We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

• We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

• We take smart risks

Energy

• We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

• We focus on and encourage personal leadership

• We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

• We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

• We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

• We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.