Our Team
The Model Development and Quant Capital Markets team within Handelsbanken is looking for interns. The team is currently comprised of 12 people located in central Stockholm and we are responsible for developing valuation models, index models, tools for pricing, trade components with low latency, simulation models and machine learning solutions. Our work spans all asset classes: Interest Rates, Credit, Equities, FX and Commodities.

The team is situated on the trading floor and works in close cooperation with trading desks as well as departments for risk management, risk control and treasury. We also play a central role in the area of investment advice through our expertise in building simulation models.

Your Role
As a Quantitative Analyst intern, you will work under the guidance of skilled colleagues in our team and in close cooperation with various teams within our trading unit. Your focus will be the development of tools in the area of valuation and pricing of financial derivatives. The work process will cover the whole development life cycle from analysis and investigation through to implementation. You should have a passion for programming, mathematics, financial markets and for learning new skills.

Your Profile
We are looking for a candidate who: 

• Studies at a technical university with an educational focus on programming and mathematics.
• Is in the 2^nd – 4^th year of university studies.
• Has achieved strong academic results.
• Has an interest in financial markets.
• Has strong skills in object-oriented programming.
• Has the ability to learn quickly.

As a person you should be self-reliant and driven as well as having a desire to meet and exceed expectations. Given the close working relationship with other groups within our Capital Markets unit you should be a good communicator and work in a structured way.

The internship is from June to August and to make it as mutually rewarding as possible we are looking for candidates who are available full time for at least 8 weeks during that period.

We are interested to learn about your skills, how you can contribute as part of our team and previous achievements that you are proud of. When applying, please include an up to date academic transcript.