2026 AHL Summer Intern Quant Talent Programme
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Job Summary
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 and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at
* As at 30 June 2025
The open and collaborative nature of Man AHL makes it an ideal place to learn and develop as a Junior Quantitative Researcher.
AHL Quantitative Research Internship
Successful candidates for the Internship Programme will spend 12 weeks embedded in the AHL Research Team. Interns will undertake a self-contained research project designed to have a real-world impact on AHLs performance. Each intern will be assigned a mentor to guide their research. Additionally interns will have regular opportunities to present their work to the wider research team and receive feedback and suggestions.
Candidates who perform strongly during the internship may be offered a place on the Quantitative Talent Programme.
Who are we looking for
Due to the technical nature of the role we opt for applicants with strong mathematical statistical or computing skills e.g. Mathematics Computer Science Economics/Econometrics Engineering or Physics from a reputable university. We welcome education levels from Bachelors to PhD level.
Responsibilities:
- Research develop and implement trading strategies.
- Contribute to AHLs overall research effort by collaborating with teams across AHL.
- Follow industry/academic literature for innovations and suggest how AHL can profit from this.
- Apply quantitative techniques and market intuition to large often novel or unconventional datasets and cultivate areas of expertise along the way.
- Contribute to the business overall research effort by interacting with and collaborating with other research teams.
- Candidates should be in the penultimate year of their PhD masters or bachelors Degree in a quantitative subject
- Desire to learn and understand the structure and drivers of returns in financial markets
- A demonstrable interest in algorithmic trading financial derivatives and markets in general
- Independent research experience
- Practical coding experience in a scripting language such as Python is preferred though not essential
- Aware of what statistical and mathematical tools and techniques are available and able to independently decide what is appropriate to use in which circumstances
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial team player able to push and discuss views with the rest of the team and contribute to our wider research agenda
- Application Window: 12th September 24th October
- Online Tests: 27th 28th October
- Webex Interviews: 30th October 6th November
- Assessment Centre: 26th 27th November Please note that candidates will be required to attend the assessment centre at our London Office.
Inclusion Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
Youll 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 youll find opportunities to grow develop your talents and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at 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 youll 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; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us please contact.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
