Graduate Quantitative Research Intern (Summer 2027)

Company Overview: Causeway Capital Management LLC provides equity investment management services primarily to institutional clients including corporations, pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, superannuation funds, public retirement plans, Taft-Hartley pension plans, endowments and foundations, mutual funds and other collective investment vehicles, charities, private trusts and funds, model and SMA programs, and other institutions. The independent, 100% employee-and former employee-owned firm, based in Los Angeles, manages approximately $79 billion in international, global and emerging market equities, both long only and long-short. The firm began operations in June 2001 and manages international, global, emerging market, small cap and sustainable equity strategies. Causeway employs a unique blend of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies and offers its clients access to the firm’s proprietary risk analytics.

Position Overview:The Graduate Quantitative Research Intern will work within the firm’s quantitative research group, supporting Causeway’s quantitative investment strategies. The candidate will be assigned projects involving financial data analysis, quantitative research focused on stock selection model, and improving our research platform. Research results and recommendations will be presented to the team. The candidate will also contribute to, or take ownership of, exploratory coding projects, developing creative solutions to support ongoing research and innovation, and have the opportunity to interact with other departments in the firm. Tenure of role is 10 weeks.

Skills and Abilities:  

• Strong analytic, mathematic and computer programming skills.

• Proficient in Python and SQL.

• Process and apply new concepts quickly and effectively.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Strong interest and enthusiasm for leveraging approved AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance research quality, improve productivity, and streamline workflows.

• Thrives in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

• Passion for investing and an appreciation for disciplined investment strategies.

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.

• Familiarity with code version control systems (git) and CI/CD a plus.

• Highest level of ethics.

Education/Experience:                 

• BA/BS with excellent academic credentials.

• Candidates currently pursuing a graduate degree in Financial Engineering or a related program. Expected graduation date in 2028.

• Experience working in quantitative equity investments or closely related field and international/emerging markets highly desirable.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Frequent performance feedback and semi-annual and annual performance reviews.

• Highly competitive compensation.

• Eligibility for discretionary, annual bonus.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.

• 100% company-matched 401(k).

• Flexible work arrangements including limited remote work.

• Child and dependent care assistance.

• Gym sponsorship.

• Firm-wide volunteer opportunities.

Wages: Based on an annual salary of $170,000 ($6,538.47 paid bi-weekly). Additionally, a moving/housing stipend is offered as part of the summer internship package, if applicable. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the fact or perception of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.